Market Trends of Prosthetics and Orthotics Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Prosthetics & Orthotics Market according to our research experts:
Lower Extremity Under Prosthetic Segment is Expected to Hold a Significant Share in the Market During the Forecast Period
Lower extremity prostheses offer limb restoration to patients at all lower limb levels, ranging from amputation through the pelvis or hip joint down to partial foot amputations. The major drivers of the segment are the growing burden of sports injuries, the rising number of road accidents, and new studies, along with new product approvals and launches, which help increase the widespread usage of these devices.
In August 2021, the Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and Education and Ottobock partnered with Hanger Clinic Prosthetists to conduct a landmark five-year clinical study to collect data on potential health benefits of microprocessor-controlled knee (MPK) technologies for people aged 65 years and older. This endeavor established evidence that could expand and support new coverage policies, offering greater access to seniors with above-knee limb loss. It is also expected to increase the demand for lower extremities and drive the market's growth.
In May 2021, Ottobock launched the new Kenevo microprocessor knee. The new Kenevo has extended functionality to simplify and enrich the life of the user. It makes the intuitive assisted descent of ramps and use of a bicycle ergometer possible.
Hence, such new product launches may help expand the applications of the products and boost the market over the forecast period.
North America is Expected to Hold a Significant Share in the Market During the Forecast Period
Within North America, the United States holds a major share of the market. The major factors boosting the market's growth in the country are the increasing number of sports injuries, growing focus on R&D, a well-established healthcare infrastructure, and the presence of several market players.
For instance, according to the American Cancer Society statistics 2022, bone and joint cancer cases were estimated at 3,910 in the United States. Osteosarcoma and Ewing tumors are substantially more prevalent in children and teenagers than chondrosarcoma or other types of bone malignancies. This high burden of bone cancers may include acute and chronic cancers, which are expected to be managed using resection and may have a positive impact on the market during the forecast period.
According to the American Orthotics and Prosthetic Association (AOPA), in July 2021, AOPA introduced the Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-centered Care Act in the Senate. Such developments are contributing to the increasing demand for prosthetics and orthotics in the United States. In December 2022, NYU Langone Hospitals completed their first set of surgeries using US FDA-approved implantable prosthetics for people with limb loss, which are also available in greater New York City. The procedure is known as osseointegration, which is done to improve the quality of life for people with limb loss by enhancing the connection between limb and prosthesis.
Thus, the new product launches and rising number of osteosarcoma cases are increasing the demand for prosthetics and orthotics, which may boost the market further during the forecast period.
