The company’s Trauma division produces implants used for surgical treatment of bone fractures. The Spine division produces spinal and neurosurgical implants used for treating back pains. The Biomaterials division produces restorable implants as well as bone graft substitutes. The Cranio-Maxillofacial (CMF) division produces screws and plates used in reconstructing broken jaws and closing broken skulls.
Synthes has 13 manufacturing facilities. Its operations are worldwide. Distribution is done through accredited distributors and subsidiaries.
Because of the wide range of medical devices and solutions offered by Synthes, it has become the leader in traumatology in the world. It is also ranked among the top three producers of spinal devices. Synthes is also at the forefront of the industry of cranio-maxillofacial.