Global Neurostimulation Market Opportunities & Forecast (2018-2025) Global Neurostimulation Market Opportunities | Page 3

stimulation procedure is minimally invasive, provides quicker recovery and is cost-effective. The chronic pain by indication segment held the largest share in 2017 in the market, and is predicted to exhibit a significant growth rate during the forecast period owing to rising patients’ emphasis on timely and effective pain management and increase in prevalence of chronic pain disorder, globally. For instance, according to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, in 2011, more than 100.0 million people were affected by the chronic pain in the United States. Also, extensive research and development activities and the introduction of advanced neurostimulation products are predicted to aid the market growth in the coming years. Players, such as Boston Scientific Corporation, Medtronic plc, Cyberonics, Inc., and Nevro Corp are focusing on R&D activities to expand their product portfolio. Figure 2: Global Neurostimulation Market Revenue, by Region, 2017 Source: GMI Research Based on geography, North America held the largest share in the market in 2017 due to the presence of well-developed healthcare infrastructure, growing awareness among individuals about neurostimulation, and increasing adoption of