Global Stainless Steel Kirschner Wires Market Size By Product (Less than 1.1 mm, 1.1 mm to 3.5 mm), By Application (Hand, Wrist, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot, Ankle, Knee & Hip) By Geographic Scope And Forecast
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Stainless Steel Kirschner Wires Market Size And Forecast
Stainless Steel Kirschner Wires Market size was valued at USD 909.26 Million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 1,323.52 Million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.83% from 2024 to 2031.
The rising prevalence of orthopedic problems such as fractures, osteoarthritis, and deformities is a significant driver of the Stainless Steel Kirschner Wires Market. Kirschner wires are commonly used in orthopedic operations to stabilize fractures, repair deformities, and promote bone healing. Growing Aging Population The older population is a major driver in the Stainless Steel Kirschner Wires Market. Orthopedic diseases such as fractures and osteoporosis grow increasingly prevalent as people age. The elderly population requires surgical therapies, such as the use of Kirschner Wires, for fracture repair and other orthopedic procedures.
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Global Stainless Steel Kirschner Wires Market Definition
Kirschner wires, sometimes known as K-wires, are thin, rigid surgical wires used in orthopedic procedures. It is often made of stainless steel or other biocompatible materials and comes in various diameters and lengths. Kirschner Wires support fractures, align bone fragments, fixate bone fragments as they heal and aid in joint alignment. They are implanted into bones using a minimally invasive surgery and can be temporary or permanent, depending on the surgical requirements.
These wires are available in a range of diameters and lengths to suit several surgical applications. They are typically straight and smooth, with a pointed tip for easy insertion. Kirschner wires can be solid or hollow, with the latter allowing for the introduction of additional instruments or sutures. During surgery, stainless-steel Kirschner wires are commonly used as a guide or temporary fixation until a more permanent implant, such as screws or plates, can be inserted. Depending on the surgical approach and the surgeon’s discretion, they could be maintained in place indefinitely.
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Global Stainless Steel Kirschner Wires Market Overview
The primary reason projected to fuel demand for the product throughout the forecast period is an increase in the frequency of musculoskeletal illnesses and orthopedic accidents, which result in limited mobility and terrible physical pain. Additionally, an increase in the prevalence of osteoporosis (brittle bone), which is defined by a low bone-to-mass density ratio and physical degeneration of bone structures, is predicted to drive demand for Kirschner wires in the coming years. According to statistics provided by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), approximately 53 million people in the US are anticipated to have osteoporosis and have an elevated risk of developing the disease due to their poor bone-to-mass ratio.
However, there are several factors that can have a negative impact on the market growth. Manufacturers who want to bring a new or modified stainless-steel Kirschner wire to market must typically file a 510(k) premarket notice with the FDA. However, due to their lower potential performance, stainless steel has steadily lost popularity among implant makers. Although, due to their clear cost reductions over Ti and Co alloys, stainless steels are still commonly used, especially in countries like Argentina where public health systems or patients cannot pay the high cost of Ti or Co implants.
Moreover, the market has a positive future outlook due to the growing elderly population and the surge in orthopedic disorders will drive market expansion. Due to elderly people being more susceptible to hip fractures, an evidential increase in the elderly population is boosting the market growth. According to the United Nations study on the aging of the world population, 727 million people worldwide are 65 and older. The population is expected to double by 2050, reaching 1.5 billion. The increase in research and technology advancements in orthopedics, the growing number of obese people, and the adoption of sedentary and inactive lifestyles are all expected to drive up demand for the product in the coming years. Additionally, rising investment in research by prominent companies for the development of effective and less invasive devices for orthopedic procedures is expected to drive market expansion during the forecast period.
Global Stainless Steel Kirschner Wires Market: Segmentation Analysis.
The Global Stainless Steel Kirschner Wires Market is segmented based on Product, Application, and Geography.
Stainless Steel Kirschner Wires Market, By Product
- Less than 1.1 mm
- 1.1 mm to 3.5 mm
- More than 3.5 mm
Based on Product, the market is segmented into Less than 1.1 mm, 1.1 mm to 3.5 mm, and More than 3.5 mm. The 1.1 mm to 3.5 mm segment held the largest market share in 2023. Kirschner wires, which range in size from 1.1 to 3.5 mm, are mostly used to mend fractures. Stabilization is frequently required for mild to severe fractures to promote proper healing and avoid complications. K-wires in this size range provide orthopedic surgeons with a versatile tool for treating fractures in a variety of anatomical locations, including the wrist, hand, and small foot bones. It) strengthens weight-bearing bones.
Stainless Steel Kirschner Wires Market, By Application
- Hand, Wrist, Elbow & Shoulder
- Foot, Ankle, Knee & Hip
Based on Application, the market is segmented into Hand, Wrist, Elbow & Shoulder, and Foot, Ankle, Knee & Hip. The Hand, Wrist, Elbow & Shoulder segment held the largest market share in 2023. Hand fractures are common among manual laborers and have a substantial detrimental influence on an individual’s productivity in terms of socioeconomic status and body image. Accidents, sports injuries, and falls are the most common causes of wrist fractures. Kirschner wires are most commonly utilized for the rehabilitation of hand and wrist injuries. Kirschner wires can stabilize fractures, which is beneficial in hand and wrist injuries. According to research by pain reports, 2022 statistics, 2.6 million annually hand and wrist injuries have been estimated in a nationwide database analysis in the United States during the last few decades.
Stainless Steel Kirschner Wires Market, By Geography
- North America
- Europe
- The Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
On the basis of Regional Analysis, the Global Stainless Steel Kirschner Wires Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa. North America accounted for the largest market share in 2023. According to the United States Census Bureau Report 2021, there were 55.7 million Americans 65 and older in the United States in 2020. They comprised about one in every six Americans or 17% of the total population. According to their estimates, the number of persons aged 65 and up increased by 1.6 million between 2019 and 2020. The market is growing as elderly people are more likely to have progressive orthopedic illnesses that necessitate surgical treatments that typically involve the use of Kirschner wires for support and stabilization.
Key Players
The “Global Stainless Steel Kirschner Wires Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market including some of the major players such as Stryker, Zimmer Biomet, Arthrex, Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Allegra, Key Surgical, GPC Medical Ltd., ACADEMI MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS, OrthoMed, Inc., MPR Orthopedics., Surgical Holdings, and Narang Medical Limited among others.
Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with Coating Type benchmarking and SWOT analysis.
Report Scope
REPORT ATTRIBUTES | DETAILS |
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Study Period | 2020-2031 |
Base Year | 2023 |
Forecast Period | 2024-2031 |
Historical Period | 2020-2022 |
Unit | Value (USD Million) |
Key Companies Profiled | Stryker, Zimmer Biomet, Arthrex, Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Allegra, Key Surgical, GPC Medical Ltd., ACADEMI MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS |
Segments Covered |
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Customization scope | Free report customization (equivalent to up to 4 analyst working days) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope. |
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1 INTRODUCTION OF GLOBAL STAINLESS STEEL KIRSCHNER WIRES MARKET
1.1 Overview of the Market
1.2 Scope of Report
1.3 Assumptions
2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY OF VERIFIED MARKET RESEARCH
3.1 Data Mining
3.2 Validation
3.3 Primary Interviews
3.4 List of Data Sources
4 GLOBAL STAINLESS STEEL KIRSCHNER WIRES MARKET OUTLOOK
4.1 Overview
4.2 Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Drivers
4.2.2 Restraints
4.2.3 Opportunities
4.3 Porters Five Force Model
4.4 Value Chain Analysis
5 GLOBAL STAINLESS STEEL KIRSCHNER WIRES MARKET, BY PRODUCT
5.1 Overview
5.2 Less than 1.1 mm
5.3 1.1 mm to 3.5 mm
5.4 More than 3.5 mm
6 GLOBAL STAINLESS STEEL KIRSCHNER WIRES MARKET, BY APPLICATION
6.1 Overview
6.2 Hand, Wrist, Elbow & Shoulder
6.3 Foot, Ankle, Knee & Hip
7 GLOBAL STAINLESS STEEL KIRSCHNER WIRES MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY
7.1 Overview
7.2 North America
7.2.1 U.S.
7.2.2 Canada
7.2.3 Mexico
7.3 Europe
7.3.1 Germany
7.3.2 U.K.
7.3.3 France
7.3.4 Rest of Europe
7.4 Asia Pacific
7.4.1 China
7.4.2 Japan
7.4.3 India
7.4.4 Rest of Asia Pacific
7.5 Latin America
7.5.1 Brazil
7.5.2 Argentina
7.5.3 Rest of Latin America
7.6 Middle East and Africa
7.6.1 UAE
7.6.2 Saudi Arabia
7.6.3 South Africa
7.6.4 Rest of MEA
8 GLOBAL STAINLESS STEEL KIRSCHNER WIRES MARKET COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
8.1 Overview
8.2 Company Market Ranking
8.3 Key Development Strategies
9 COMPANY PROFILES
9.1 Stryker
9.1.1 Overview
9.1.2 Financial Performance
9.1.3 Product Outlook
9.1.4 Key Developments
9.2 Zimmer Biomet
9.2.1 Overview
9.2.2 Financial Performance
9.2.3 Product Outlook
9.2.4 Key Developments
9.3 Arthrex, Inc.
9.3.1 Overview
9.3.2 Financial Performance
9.3.3 Product Outlook
9.3.4 Key Developments
9.4 Johnson & Johnson
9.4.1 Overview
9.4.2 Financial Performance
9.4.3 Product Outlook
9.4.4 Key Developments
9.5 Allegra
9.5.1 Overview
9.5.2 Financial Performance
9.5.3 Product Outlook
9.5.4 Key Developments
9.6 Key Surgical
9.6.1 Overview
9.6.2 Financial Performance
9.6.3 Product Outlook
9.6.4 Key Developments
9.7 GPC Medical Ltd.
9.7.1 Overview
9.7.2 Financial Performance
9.7.3 Product Outlook
9.7.4 Key Developments
9.8 ACADEMI MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS
9.8.1 Overview
9.8.2 Financial Performance
9.8.3 Product Outlook
9.8.4 Key Developments
9.9 OrthoMed, Inc.
9.9.1 Overview
9.9.2 Financial Performance
9.9.3 Product Outlook
9.9.4 Key Developments
9.10 MPR Orthopedics
9.10.1 Overview
9.10.2 Financial Performance
9.10.3 Product Outlook
9.10.4 Key Developments
9.11 Surgical Holdings
9.11.1 Overview
9.11.2 Financial Performance
9.11.3 Product Outlook
9.11.4 Key Developments
9.12 Narang Medical Limited
9.12.1 Overview
9.12.2 Financial Performance
9.12.3 Product Outlook
9.12.4 Key Developments
10 Appendix
10.1 Related Research
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