Orthopedic Braces And Supports Market (By Products: Braces & Supports Type, Pain Management Products; By End User: Orthopedic Clinics, Over the Counter (OTC), Hospitals, DME Dealers, Others) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, Regional Outlook, and Forecast 20222030

According to Vision Research Reports, the global orthopedic braces And supports market size is expected to be worth around US$ 12 billion by 2030 from valued at US$ 5.5 billion in 2020 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 7.4% during forecast period 2022 to 2030.

Growth Factors

The key factors driving the market growth include the rising prevalence of chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, the incidence of trauma & injury, and technological advancements. In December 2021, Nan yang Technological University, Singapore, and an engineering firm developed X-Brace - a knee brace that is 30.0% lighter than conventional knee braces. It is distributed by a subsidiary of Delsson- Wearable Kinetics.

The COVID-19 resulted in a dip in demand for orthopedic braces and supports. This was due to the movement restrictions and social distancing measures implemented at local, national, and regional levels. The pandemic also led to supply chain hurdles, decreased sales & marketing activities, and operational challenges. As per the National Safety Council, sports and recreational injuries reduced by around 27.0% in 2020.

Injuries associated with lacrosse, hockey, track & field, baseball, softball, soccer, football, and basketball decreased by more than 60.0% from March to September 2020. This was attributed to the suspension of school and youth sports leagues leading to decreased visits to emergency departments. However, the demand recovered to pre-COVID levels as social distancing measures were eased and hospital and clinic visits resumed.

Osteoporosis is considered one of the leading causes of musculoskeletal or joint disorders in geriatric populations, leading to the need for orthopedic braces. The products restrict mobility to a particular direction, thereby, assisting the overall movement of a patient. The geriatric population base exhibits the highest incidences of musculoskeletal disorders. Thus, this group population plays a vital role in accelerating the demand for the products.

Aging leads to significant changes in the skeletal and neuromuscular systems, resulting in weak ligaments, arthritis, and Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tear. The geriatric population is also expected to grow at an unprecedented rate in the years to come. This factor is anticipated to propel the product demand in the orthopedic braces and supports market.

High incidences of sport-related injuries are another leading cause of disability, pain, or restricted movement. As per the study published in the Environment Research and Public Health Journal in May 2021, 40.4% of study participants suffered an injury in 2019. Amongst these, 39.0% were found to be injured in a previously injured area. Around 12.24% were found to suffer from lumbar muscle strains, 11.98% injuries were from ankle sprains, and 9.31% injuries were bone fractures.

Higher rates of injury were found to be associated with using inadequate sports facilities, the greater number of practice hours per week, ages of 14 to 17, inappropriate training loads, and not performing injury-preventive activities. All these risk factors along with the growing incidence of injuries are estimated to propel the demand for orthopedic braces and supports.

Report Highlights

Product Insights

Based on the products, the braces & supports type segment held the largest market share in 2021 owing to a rise in injuries and orthopedic disorders, such as arthritis. Braces & supports type segment is further segmented into the knee, ankle, back, upper extremity braces and supports, and walking boots. The rising prevalence of knee, ankle, and upper extremity-related disorders and injuries has led to a huge demand for these products.

In 2021, pain management products held a significant market share due to the growing prevalence of pain-related disorders and demand for the treatment of chronic back and joint pain. This segment is sub-divided into cold therapy and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) products.

Knee braces and supports held the largest revenue share in 2021, owing to a rising number of the target population affected by knee joint-related ailments. Knee braces help in pressure relief from knee joints affected by arthritis. These products are majorly used by individuals suffering from arthritis and other joint-related disorders, sports players, and patients who have undergone knee surgery.

Walking boots are recommended by the doctors for stabilization of fractures, sprains, ligament injuries, or tendon tears in the foot or ankle region. However, its limited usage has led to the low revenue generation of this segment. Walking boots are further segmented into pneumatic and non-pneumatic boots.

End-User Insights

Based on end-use, the orthopedic braces and support systems market is classified into orthopedic clinics, hospitals, Over-the-Counter (OTC), DME Dealers, and other facilities. In 2021, orthopedic clinics held the largest market share of more than  28.0%. This is due to the orthopedic clinics being the primary point of care for patients suffering from musculoskeletal pain. Hospitals held a significant market share owing to a large number of patients seeking treatment at hospitals, especially in case of traumatic injuries. These may range from spinal injuries, bone fractures, and injuries suffered in road accidents.

OTC-related orthopedic braces are projected to exhibit lucrative growth during the forecast period due to the easy availability of these products in retail pharmacies. Patients with acute muscle pain prefer availing products OTC. These products reduce the recovery time and facilitate rapid treatment for the damaged parts of muscles and joints. Initiatives by key companies are estimated to propel market growth. To distribute its product lines within the country, companies partnered with Club Warehouse in Australia, in February 2021. 

This enabled the company to offer its portfolio to various orthopedic practices and sports organizations including the National Rugby League (NRL), Australian Football League (AFL), and Rugby Union Clubs.

Regional Insights

North America dominated the global orthopedic braces and supports market in 2021. It held a large share of the North American region due to the presence of key players and technologically equipped hospitals within the U.S. and Canada. Europe held the second-largest share of the market due to an aging population and prevalence of chronic conditions resulting in an increasing number of surgeries.

As stated by the Federal Statistical Office almost 17. 2 million surgeries were performed in Germany in 2019. Out of these, intestinal, spinal, endoscopic surgeries, and hip implant surgeries were some of the most common. This is estimated to contribute to the region's share.

Asia Pacific is estimated to expand at the fastest CAGR of more than  9.0% during the next few years. This is owing to investments by the companies to expand their regional presence and develop healthcare infrastructure. For example, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bhubaneswar India, procured Medtronic accessories and consumables for cautery machine with vessel sealing in January 2021 through the company’s authorized representative in the country- Sushruta Surgicals Pvt. Ltd. The products were intended to equip the institute’s Department of Surgical Oncology.

Key Players

Breg, Inc.; DeRoyal Industries, Inc.; Otto Bock Healthcare GmbH; DJO Global, Inc.; Bauerfeind AG; Alcare Company Ltd.; Össur Corporate; Frank Stubbs Company, Inc.; and McDavid Knee Guard, Inc.; FLA Orthopedics, Inc.; Hely & Weber; and Aspen Medical Products.

Market Segmentation

• Product Outlook

  • Brace Type

    • Knee Braces & Supports

      • Knee Braces for Osteoarthritis and Ligament Injuries

      • Post-Operational Knee Braces

    • Back Braces & Supports

      • Upper Spine Orthoses

      • TLSOs

      • LSOs

      • Others

    • Ankle Braces & Supports

      • Soft Braces

      • Hinged Braces

    • Walker Boots

      • Pneumatic

      • Non-pneumatic

    • Upper Extremity Braces & Supports

      • Elbow Braces & Supports

      • Wrist Braces & Supports

      • Others

  • Pain Management Products

    • Cold Therapy Products

    • DVT Products

• End Use Outlook 

  • Orthopedic Clinics

  • Over the Counter (OTC)

  • Hospitals

  • Others

• Regional Outlook 

  • North America

    • U.S.

    • Canada

  • Europe

    • Germany

    • U.K.

    • Spain

    • France

    • Italy

    • Russia

  • Asia Pacific

    • Japan

    • China

    • India

    • South Korea

    • Singapore

    • Australia

  • Latin America

    • Brazil

    • Mexico

    • Argentina

  • MEA

    • South Africa

    • Saudi Arabia

    • UAE

The Orthopedic Braces And Supports market research report covers definition, classification, product classification, product application, development trend, product technology, competitive landscape, industrial chain structure, industry overview, national policy and planning analysis of the industry, the latest dynamic analysis, etc., and also includes major. The study includes drivers and restraints of the global market. It covers the impact of these drivers and restraints on the demand during the forecast period. The report also highlights opportunities in the market at the global level.

The report provides size (in terms of volume and value) of Orthopedic Braces And Supports market for the base year 2020 and the forecast between 2021 and 2028. Market numbers have been estimated based on form and application. Market size and forecast for each application segment have been provided for the global and regional market.

This report focuses on the global Orthopedic Braces And Supports market status, future forecast, growth opportunity, key market and key players. The study objectives are to present the Orthopedic Braces And Supports market development in United States, Europe and China.

It is pertinent to consider that in a volatile global economy, we haven’t just conducted Orthopedic Braces And Supports market forecasts in terms of CAGR, but also studied the market based on key parameters, including Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) growth, to comprehend the certainty of the market and to find and present the lucrative opportunities in market.

In terms of production side, this report researches the Orthopedic Braces And Supports capacity, production, value, ex-factory price, growth rate, market share for major manufacturers, regions (or countries) and type.

In terms of consumption side, this report focuses on the consumption of Orthopedic Braces And Supports by regions (countries) and application.

Buyers of the report will have access to verified market figures, including global market size in terms of revenue and volume. As part of production analysis, the authors of the report have provided reliable estimations and calculations for global revenue and volume by Type segment of the global Orthopedic Braces And Supports market. These figures have been provided in terms of both revenue and volume for the period 2017 to 2028. Additionally, the report provides accurate figures for production by region in terms of revenue as well as volume for the same period. The report also includes production capacity statistics for the same period.

With regard to production bases and technologies, the research in this report covers the production time, base distribution, technical parameters, research and development trends, technology sources, and sources of raw materials of major Orthopedic Braces And Supports market companies.

Regarding the analysis of the industry chain, the research of this report covers the raw materials and equipment of Orthopedic Braces And Supports market upstream, downstream customers, marketing channels, industry development trends and investment strategy recommendations. The more specific analysis also includes the main application areas of market and consumption, major regions and Consumption, major Chinese producers, distributors, raw material suppliers, equipment providers and their contact information, industry chain relationship analysis.

The research in this report also includes product parameters, production process, cost structure, and data information classified by region, technology and application. Finally, the paper model new project SWOT analysis and investment feasibility study of the case model.

Overall, this is an in-depth research report specifically for the Orthopedic Braces And Supports industry. The research center uses an objective and fair way to conduct an in-depth analysis of the development trend of the industry, providing support and evidence for customer competition analysis, development planning, and investment decision-making. In the course of operation, the project has received support and assistance from technicians and marketing personnel in various links of the industry chain.

The Orthopedic Braces And Supports market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies’ focus related to Orthopedic Braces And Supports market.

Prominent players in the market are predicted to face tough competition from the new entrants. However, some of the key players are targeting to acquire the startup companies in order to maintain their dominance in the global market. For a detailed analysis of key companies, their strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities are measured in the report by using industry-standard tools such as the SWOT analysis. Regional coverage of key companies is covered in the report to measure their dominance. Key manufacturers of Orthopedic Braces And Supports market are focusing on introducing new products to meet the needs of the patrons. The feasibility of new products is also measured by using industry-standard tools.

Key companies are increasing their investments in research and development activities for the discovery of new products. There has also been a rise in the government funding for the introduction of new Orthopedic Braces And Supports market. These factors have benefited the growth of the global market for Orthopedic Braces And Supports. Going forward, key companies are predicted to benefit from the new product launches and the adoption of technological advancements. Technical advancements have benefited many industries and the global industry is not an exception.

New product launches and the expansion of already existing business are predicted to benefit the key players in maintaining their dominance in the global market for Orthopedic Braces And Supports. The global market is segmented on the basis of region, application, en-users and product type. Based on region, the market is divided into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa (MEA).

In this study, the years considered to estimate the market size of Orthopedic Braces And Supports are as follows:

• Historic Year: 2017-2020
• Base Year: 2020
• Forecast Year 2021 to 2028

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- Market segmentation analysis including qualitative and quantitative research incorporating the impact of economic and policy aspects
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- Market value USD Million and volume Units Million data for each segment and sub-segment
- Competitive landscape involving the market share of major players, along with the new projects and strategies adopted by players in the past five years
- Comprehensive company profiles covering the product offerings, key financial information, recent developments, SWOT analysis, and strategies employed by the major market players

Research Methodology:

In-depth interviews and discussions were conducted with several key market participants and opinion leaders to compile the research report.

This research study involved the extensive usage of both primary and secondary data sources. The research process involved the study of various factors affecting the industry, including the government policy, market environment, competitive landscape, historical data, present trends in the market, technological innovation, upcoming technologies and the technical progress in related industry, and market risks, opportunities, market barriers and challenges. The following illustrative figure shows the market research methodology applied in this report.

Market Size Estimation

Top-down and bottom-up approaches are used to estimate and validate the global market size for company, regional division, product type and application (end users).

The market estimations in this report are based on the selling price (excluding any discounts provided by the manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler or traders). Market share analysis, assigned to each of the segments and regions are achieved through product utilization rate and average selling price.

Major manufacturers & their revenues, percentage splits, market shares, growth rates and breakdowns of the product markets are determined through secondary sources and verified through the primary sources.

All possible factors that influence the markets included in this research study have been accounted for, viewed in extensive detail, verified through primary research, and analyzed to get the final quantitative and qualitative data. The market size for top-level markets and sub-segments is normalized, and the effect of inflation, economic downturns, and regulatory & policy changes or others factors are accounted for in the market forecast. This data is combined and added with detailed inputs and analysis from Vision Research Reports and presented in this report.

Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation

After complete market engineering with calculations for market statistics; market size estimations; market forecasting; market breakdown; and data triangulation. Extensive primary research was conducted to gather information and verify and validate the critical numbers arrived at. In the complete market engineering process, both top-down and bottom-up approaches were extensively used, along with several data triangulation methods, to perform market estimation and market forecasting for the overall market segments and sub-segments listed in this report.

Secondary Sources

Secondary Sources occupies approximately 25% of data sources, such as press releases, annual reports, Non-Profit organizations, industry associations, governmental agencies and customs data, and so on. This research study includes secondary sources; directories; databases such as Bloomberg Business, Wind Info, Hoovers, Factiva (Dow Jones & Company), TRADING ECONOMICS, and avention; Investing News Network; statista; Federal Reserve Economic Data; annual reports; investor presentations; and SEC filings of companies.

Primary Sources

 In the primary research process, various sources from both the supply and demand sides were interviewed to obtain qualitative and quantitative information for this report. The primary sources from the supply side include product manufacturers (and their competitors), opinion leaders, industry experts, research institutions, distributors, dealer and traders, as well as the raw materials suppliers and producers, etc.

The primary sources from the demand side include industry experts such as business leaders, marketing and sales directors, technology and innovation directors, supply chain executive, end users (product buyers), and related key executives from various key companies and organizations operating in the global market.

The study objectives of this report are:

• To analyze and study the global market capacity, production, value, consumption, status (2017-2020) and forecast (2021-2028);
• Focuses on the key manufacturers, to study the capacity, production, value, market share and development plans in future.
• Comprehensive company profiles covering the product offerings, key financial information, recent developments, SWOT analysis, and strategies employed by the major market players
• To define, describe and forecast the market by type, application and region.
• To analyze the global and key regions market potential and advantage, opportunity and challenge, restraints and risks.
• To identify significant trends and factors driving or inhibiting the market growth.
• To analyze the opportunities in the market for stakeholders by identifying the high growth segments.
• To strategically analyze each submarket with respect to individual growth trend and their contribution to the market
• To analyze competitive developments such as expansions, agreements, new product launches, and acquisitions in the market
• To strategically profile the key players and comprehensively analyze their growth strategies.