The full report suite on the Japanese market for small bone and joint orthopedic devices includes shoulder reconstruction and fixation devices, elbow repair devices, hand and wrist devices and foot and ankle devices. The market is segmented by anatomy and each anatomy-specific segment is further divided by implant types, from total joint reconstruction to internal

The nature of the small joints, especially the wrist and ankle joints, defines the prevalence of internal fixation over total joint replacement for these anatomies. The dominance of internal fixation devices, such as plates and screws, are seen in the elbow, wrist and ankle segments, while the shoulder reconstruction market is almost evenly divided between

The combined shoulder reconstruction market was the largest segment of the total Chinese small bone and joint orthopedic device market, followed by the foot and ankle device market. The elbow repair, hand and wrist device markets altogether generate the remainder of the total market share. Plate and screw devices comprised the majority of the market

The full report suite on the global market for foot and ankle device includes primary ankle replacement, total ankle fusion, midfoot fixation, bunion treatment, hindfoot device, foot digit implant, hammertoe device and syndesmotic repair markets.

The full report suite on the global market for hand and wrist device includes the wrist replacement, wrist fusion, ulnar head replacement, hand digit implant and distal radius plate and screw markets.

Overall, the global small bone and joint orthopedic device market was valued at approximately $4.7 billion. This is expected to increase over the forecast period at a CAGR of 6.7% to reach approximately $7.3 billion. The full report suite on the global market for small bone and joint orthopedic device includes shoulder reconstruction devices, elbow

The full report suite on the U.S. market for small bone and joint orthopedic devices includes shoulder reconstruction devices, elbow repair devices, hand & wrist devices and foot & ankle devices. This report also includes plate & screw devices, staple fixation devices and external fixation devices markets.

The full report suite on the Europe market for small bone and joint orthopedic devices includes shoulder reconstruction devices, elbow repair devices, hand & wrist devices and foot & ankle devices. This report also includes plate & screw devices, staple fixation devices and external fixation devices markets.

Arthrodesis, or joint fusion, fixes the bones of a joint together and eliminates the joint’s articular function. It is considered to be the standard in the treatment of arthritis. Motion may be assumed by the surrounding unfused joints to compensate, but the fixation has a side effect of placing these surrounding joints at further risk of degeneration. Joint fusion is accomplished through various metal devices, most of which are similar to those used in internal fixation for traumatic injury purposes.

Arthroplasty is the reconstruction of a joint by means of replacement with an implanted device. Failed joint fusions can be revised, although repeated surgeries are associated with an increased risk of infection and limb shortening.

Surgical options for treating the foot and ankle are also very diverse. The foot and ankle segment is an important area of the small joint market. The foot and ankle market is segmented into the following: total ankle implants, ankle fusion devices and foot and ankle external fixation devices.

Surgical options for treating the foot and ankle are also very diverse. The foot and ankle segment is an important area of the small joint market due to the emergence of foot plating options. The foot and ankle market is segmented into the following:
• Total Ankle Replacements
• Ankle Fusion
• Forefoot and Midfoot Fusion
• Subtalar Fusion