Radial Head Resection Implants MarketSize and Trends

Global Radial Head Resection Implants Market Taxonomy

The global radial head resection market is classified on the basis of following segments:

Product Type:

Standard
Recon
Lateral

Fracture Type:

Type III
Type IV

Material

Titanium
Silicone

End User:

Orthopedic and Trauma Centers
Hospitals
Orthopedic Clinics

Rising incidence of radial head fractures in geriatric population supporting radial head resection implants market growth

Weakening of bones is a continuous process with the progression of age, which is further catalyzed by inappropriate healthcare infrastructure and unhealthy lifestyle, especially in emerging economies. Most economies are not balanced with either of the above mentioned criteria. For instance, most economies with a sound healthcare infrastructure have an unhealthy lifestyle and vice versa. In 2015, according to the Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Freiburg Medical Centre, Freiburg, Germany, the radial head fractures contributes to around 4% of all types of fractures, and within all elbow fractures the radial fractures constitutes to around 30%. It is also diagnosed in around 75% of all proximal lower-arm fractures, securing an incidence of around 25 to 30 cases per 100,000 patients among the adult population. Rapidly aging population in the U.S., Japan, and China are projected position these as major markets for radial head resection in the near future. Incidence rate of radial head resection is especially high among people aged above 44 years.