Cerebral perfusion analysis CT with blood flow and volume had the most procedures of any emerging medtech in 2021, according to claims data in a May report from Definitive Healthcare.
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Here are the top 10 emerging medical technology procedures followed by the total number of procedures in 2021:
1. Cerebral perfusion analysis CT with blood flow and volume: 107,420
2. Anterior segment insertion drainage without reservoir internal: 81,937
3. Anterior segment insertion drainage without reservoir each additional: 28,784
4. Insertion of drug implant into lacrimal canaliculus for IOP: 24,056
5. NJX platelet plasma with IMG harvest/preparation: 22,877
6. Computer-assisted musculoskeletal navigational orthopedic CT/MRI: 17,316
7. Pattern electroretinography with interpretation and report: 13,284
8. Adaptive behavioral treatment with protocol modification each 15 min tech time: 10,032
9. BIA whole body composition assessment with interpretation and report: 7,213
10. Percutaneous laminotomy/laminectomy indirect image guidance lumbar: 6,938