(PharmaNewsWire.Com, August 08, 2019 ) The major factors driving the growth of the OTC Orthopedic Braces market are the increasing prevalence of orthopedic diseases & disorders, rising number of sports and accident-related injuries, and growing public awareness related to preventive care.
Knee braces and supports segment accounted for the largest share of the OTC braces and supports market, by product, in 2018
The knee braces and supports segment accounted for the largest share of the OTC braces and supports market, by product, in 2018. The large share of this segment can be attributed to the growing geriatric & obese population as they are at a higher risk of developing osteoarthritis and other knee-related conditions, increasing incidence of sports injuries, and the benefits offered by these products, such as medial and lateral support, reduced rotation of the knee, limited injury during motion, and protection from the post-surgical risk of injury.
Soft & elastic braces and supports segment to register the highest growth in the OTC braces and supports market, by type, during the forecast period
The soft & elastic braces and supports segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Growth in this market can primarily be attributed to the growing availability of advanced products, increasing adoption & patient preference for orthopedic braces in post-operative & preventive care, the rising number of road accidents, and the increasing incidence of sports injuries.
Preventive care segment accounted for the largest share of the OTC braces and supports market, by application, in 2018
Preventive care is the largest application segment of the OTC braces and supports market, and this trend is expected to continue during the forecast period. The large share of this segment can primarily be attributed to the growing public participation in sports and the increasing availability of OTC bracing products for preventive care & ambulatory procedures.
North America is the largest regional market for OTC braces and supports
North America is one of the major revenue-generating regions in the OTC braces and supports market. The supportive government regulations for product commercialization, high prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions in the adult population, continuous development and commercialization of novel OTC orthopedic braces & support products, significant number of sports-related injuries in the country, active public participation in physical activities, and the presence of major manufacturers in the region are driving the growth of the market in North America.
The major players operating in this market are Bauerfeind AG (Germany), Össur Hf (Iceland), DJO Finance LLC (US), Breg, Inc. (US), and DeRoyal Industries, Inc. (US). Other prominent players operating in this market include Bird & Cronin, Inc. (US), medi GmbH & Co. KG (Germany), Ottobock Holding GmbH & Co. KG (Germany), BSN medical (Germany), Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (US), Oppo Medical, LLC (US), Becker Orthopedic (US), Thuasne Group (France), 3M Company (US), Reh4Mat (Poland), and United Ortho (US).
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