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 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 elbow repair devices includes primary elbow implants, radial head implants and plates and screws for elbow repair.

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.

The full report suite on the global market for shoulder reconstruction device includes the total shoulder implant, reversed shoulder implant, hemi shoulder implant, resurfacing shoulder implant, revision shoulder implant and proximal humerus 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.

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 shoulder is a highly mobile joint that is also inherently unstable to allow for range of motion. This joint is anchored by muscular attachment to the spine in the back and to the sternum (breastbone) through the clavicle (collarbone). The shoulder is not involved in direct load bearing articulation with the axial skeleton.

Plates are like internal splints that hold the broken pieces of bone together. They are attached to the bone with screws. Plates may be left in place after healing is complete, or they may be removed
Screws are used for internal fixation more often than any other type of implant. Although the screw is a simple device, there are different designs based on the type of fracture and how the screw will be used. Screws come in different sizes for use with bones of different sizes. Screws can be used alone to hold a fracture, as well as with plates, rods, or nails. After the bone heals, screws may be either left in place or removed.

The wrist is the articulation of the two forearm bones, the ulna and the radius, with the double row of eight carpal bones. There is an articular disc between the dished surface of the radius and the proximal carpal row of bones. Digit joints are classified as:
– DIP – Distal interphalangeal joint
– PIP – Proximal interphalangeal joint
– MCP – Metacarpophalangeal joint

An external fixator acts as a stabilizing frame to hold the broken bones in proper position. In an external fixator, metal pins or screws are placed into the bone through small incisions into the skin and muscle. The pins and screws are attached to a bar outside the skin. Because pins are inserted into bone, external fixators differ from casts and splints which rely solely on external support.

There is a greater variety of treatments available for hand and wrist conditions compared to larger anatomical areas of the body. The distinction between traumatic devices and reconstructive devices are a bit obscured, as there is overlap in indications. This is especially true for anatomies that are distal to the wrist joints. In particular, the distal radius plate market, which is almost solely used for traumatic fracture treatment, is also used for reconstruction of the hand and wrist. The hand and wrist market is segmented into wrist fusion devices and distal radius plates.

Shoulder devices are considered a small joint in this report; however, they are sometimes classified as large joints because they are often marketed in a similar manner to hip and knee implants, but have historically exhibited market revenue growth rate similar to devices for the distal extremities.
Shoulder reconstruction devices discussed in this report include: total shoulder implants, reversed-shoulder implants, partial shoulder implants and shoulder implant revisions.

The wrist is the articulation of the two forearm bones, the ulna and the radius, with the double row of eight carpal bones. There is an articular disc between the dished surface of the radius and the proximal carpal row of bones. Digit joints are classified as:
• DIP – Distal interphalangeal joint
• PIP – Proximal interphalangeal joint
• MCP – Metacarpophalangeal joint