Elbow Fixators Market Size, Share and Global Trend by Product Type (Circular Fixators Unilateral Fixators, Hybrid Fixators), By Age Group (Adults, Pediatric), By Treatment Type (Surgical Fixators, Non-surgical Fixators), By Fracture Type (Distal Humerus Fixators, Capitellum Fixators, Olecranon Fixators, Coronoid Fixators), By End User (Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centres, Specialty Clinics), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Fixation of elbow joint plays a key role in managing complicated fracture-dislocations, joint instability after extensive contracture release, and interposition distraction arthroplasty. The risk of elbow injuries is higher in sports activities such as baseball, football, wrestling, biking, skiing, hockey, and others.  Elbow dislocation is the second most common joint dislocation with an annual incidence of 6.1 dislocations per 100,000 populations. Strategic collaborations, new product approvals and launches by major orthopedic companies are likely to boost the growth of the global elbow fixators market. In March 2017, Citieffe S.R.L, a medical device company in Italy, received marketing clearance for Dolphix, an MR condition external fixation system, which is anticipated to fuel the growth of the global elbow fixators market. 

The Global Elbow Fixators Market is being driven by rising in the incidence of elbow injuries especially among children, technological advancements in the elbow fixators, increase in sports injury incidences, and rise in the geriatric population across the globe. According to Acumed Elbow Solution Analysis Committee, approximately 30% of all adult fractures are associated with the elbow. 

However, stringent government regulations for approval of the products and lack of awareness for elbow fixators in emerging countries are some of the restraining factors for the growth of the global elbow fixators market. 

Key Players Covered 

Some of the major companies present in the global elbow fixators market are Zimmer Biomet, Wright Medical Group N.V., DePuy Synthes (Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.), Stryker, Integra Life Sciences Corporation, Smith & Nephew plc., Orthofix Holdings Inc., Fixus, SOFEMED International, Response Ortho, Acumed LLC, and other players. 

SEGMENTATION 

According to Acumed, Elbow Solution Analysis Committee, out of 30% of elbow fractures in adults, about 0.5% to 7% were associated with the distal humerus, and 10% with that of the olecranon. Comparatively, capitellum fractures are very rare accounting for approximately 1%. This indicates that among fracture type, olecranon fixators are anticipated to account for a larger share of the global elbow fixators market in the forecast duration. 

Key Insights

• Incidence of Elbow Injuries – For Key Countries


• Pricing Analysis by key products


• Regulatory Scenario for Key Countries


• Reimbursement Scenario for Key Countries


• Key Mergers and Acquisitions 

Regional Analysis: 

The global elbow fixators market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. North America is expected to have a major portion of the market share in the forecast period due to the rise in a number of trauma cases as well as an increase in the number of trauma procedures in the region. According to The Ohio State University, over 6 million people in the U.S. break a bone each year, making North America as a potential regional segment for elbow fixators market. The global elbow fixators market is expected to expand in the Asia Pacific at a significant rate in the projected period as a result of improvement in health care infrastructure.

Key Industry Developments

• In August 2016, Newclip Technics, one of the manufacturers of osteosynthesis implants, received marketing approval from the FDA for Alians Elbow Locking Plating System for the fixation of fractures in adults.
• In March 2017, Citieffe S.R.L a medical device company in Italy, received marketing clearance for the FDA for Dolphix, an MR condition external fixation system.
• In October 2018, Citieffe S.R.L a medical device company in Italy, announced the launch of PL8, a distal radius plate in Orthopedic Trauma Association (OTA) Annual Meeting.