Increasing prevalence of orthopedic diseases & disorders, continuous product commercialization, greater product affordability & market availability, rising number of sports and accident-related injuries, and growing public awareness related to preventive care are the key factors driving the growth of the orthopedic braces and supports industry.
Demand for knee braces and supports among medical professionals and athletes is expected to result in the segment occupying the majority of the OTC orthopedic braces and supports market share
The knee braces and supports marketis estimated to have the largest market share by value. Growth of this segment can be attributed to the growing demand for knee braces & supports among medical professionals and athletes andfavorable reimbursement scenario for knee braces in developed countries. Moreover, growing geriatric & obese population (which are at a higher risk of developing osteoarthritis and other knee-related conditions), and the increasing number of sports injuries is expected to drive the market growth.
Lower spine braces estimated to be the largest and fastest-growing market
Lower spine bracesare estimated to be the largest and fastest-growing segment in the orthopedic braces and supports market. The growth of this segment can be attributed tothe rising incidence of lower spine disorders and the growing number of hip & disc replacement surgeries (which utilize lower spinebraces and supports for post-operative rehabilitation).
Asia Pacific likely to emerge as the largest OTC orthopedic braces and supports market, globally
Asia Pacific is estimated to be the fastest-growing market for OTC orthopedic braces and supports during the forecast period. The Asia Pacific market is driven principally by the rising geriatric and obese population (coupled with the significant prevalence of orthopedic& diabetes-related diseases in this population segment), increasing GDP and healthcare expenditure in APAC countries, and growing public awareness.
3M (US), Bauerfeind AG (Germany), DJO Finance LLC (US), BSN Medical (Germany), and ÖssurHf (Iceland) are the key players in the global orthopedic braces and supports market.
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