Market Intel: Market Dynamics Switchover To Come In Fast-Growing Soft Tissue Fixation Segment

Global sales for arthroscopy and sports medicine devices are predicted to hit $6.5bn by 2021. This will be driven by the fast-growing soft tissue fixation products segment: significant changes in market dynamics are expected over the next few years, as hip fixation procedures pick up pace. This article delves into the landscape of the soft tissue fixation device market, as well as the four key segments in the arthroscopy devices space. It will also analyze the key players in these markets, highlight trends and discuss the biggest challenges.

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Global sales for arthroscopy and sports medicine devices are expected to reach $6.5bn by 2021, representing a CAGR of 4.1%. Of the two main market segments, soft tissue fixation products and arthroscopy devices, soft tissue fixation represented the smaller segment with 35.7% market share in 2016 vs. 64.3% for arthroscopy devices. However, it will see the most significant growth over the next few years.

According to a new report by Meddevicetracker, "Global Market for Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Devices", worldwide sales of soft tissue...

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