Market size
2021: $45.30B
2028: $64.18B
5.1%: Manufacturing technology
3D printing technology has greatly increased demand for customized implants.
Orthopedic injury, aging population
1.71 billion people with musculoskeletal conditions, globally per the World Health Organization (WHO), Feb. 2021
Orthopedic implant largest market share, by product, 2020
Global
41.6%
US
40.6%
Joint reconstruction (knee, hip, extremity)
2020 North American orthopedic implant market
$20.91B
Source: https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/industry-reports/orthopedic-implants-market-101659
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