Tubular External Fixation System Market Report 2025

This Tubular External Fixation System market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The tubular external fixation system market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $6.05 billion in 2024 to $6.64 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to improved design and materials, increased awareness among healthcare professionals, enhanced surgical facilities, improved patient outcomes, and regulatory approvals and standards.

The tubular external fixation system market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.49 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to favorable government initiatives, a shift towards patient-centric models, continuous investment in R&D, the expansion of orthopedic clinics and specialized hospitals, and an increasing incidence of osteoporosis. Major trends in the forecast period include advanced materials and design innovations, regenerative medicine integration, innovations in fixation mechanisms, wearable sensors and IoT integration, and advanced biomechanics.

The anticipated growth of the tubular external fixation system market is driven by the rising incidence of orthopedic injuries. These injuries impact the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Factors contributing to the increasing incidence include more people participating in sports and physical activities, an aging population prone to falls and fractures, and sedentary lifestyles leading to weakened muscles and joints. Tubular external fixation systems are valuable for managing orthopedic injuries as they provide stable and adjustable support for fractured or injured bones while minimizing disruption to surrounding tissues. For example, according to a January 2024 report by the National Institutes of Health, the number of hip fractures annually is projected to reach 10,311 by 2029, with an incidence rate of 463 per 100,000 people, marking a 32% increase from 2021. This rise in orthopedic injuries is expected to drive growth in the tubular external fixation system market.

Key players in the tubular external fixation system market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as stable external fixation systems, to improve patient outcomes and treatment efficiency. A stable external fixation system is designed to externally immobilize and stabilize fractures, ensuring proper bone alignment during healing. For instance, in September 2023, Orthofix Medical Inc., a US-based company specializing in spine and orthopedics, introduced the Galaxy Fixation Gemini system. This new system is intended for treating trauma-induced fractures in both upper and lower limbs and is available in several sterile procedure kit configurations. It offers a quick, off-the-shelf solution for medical professionals, featuring kits that do not require tray sterilization, thus reducing costs and delays in the operating room. This system improves operational efficiency and is well-suited for rapid deployment in trauma settings.

In May 2023, Enovis, a U.S.-based healthcare company, acquired the SEAL external fixation product line from D.N.E., LLC for $28 million. This acquisition is designed to expand Enovis' foot and ankle portfolio by incorporating advanced technologies and introducing innovative external fixation solutions for surgeons and their patients. SEAL, a U.S.-based company, specializes in industry-leading external fixation devices specifically for foot and ankle orthopedics.

Major companies operating in the tubular external fixation system market are Johnson & Johnson, Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc., NuVasive Inc., Globus Medical Inc., Lepu Medical Technology Co Ltd., Wright Medical Group N.V., Orthofix Medical Inc., Aesculap Inc., Medartis Holding AG, Acumed LLC, KLS Martin Group GmbH & Co. KG, OrthoPediatrics Corp., OsteoMed LLC, Narang Medical Limited, Citieffe S.r.l., GPC Medical Limited, WishBone Medical Inc., Siora Surgicals Pvt. Ltd., Spinamer Health Products Inc., HankilTech Medical Co Ltd., TAEYEON Medical Co Ltd., TASARIMMED Medical Devices Ltd., Zimed Medical Co Ltd., Selaz Medical Devices S.A.

North America was the largest region in the tubular external fixation system market in 2023. The regions covered in the tubular external fixation system market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the tubular external fixation system market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A tubular external fixation system is a medical device used in orthopedic surgery to stabilize and support fractured bones or joints externally. It involves the use of metal tubes or rods, typically made of stainless steel or titanium, attached to the bone via pins or screws inserted through the skin. This system is often employed in cases of severe trauma, open fractures, or when internal fixation is not feasible due to extensive damage to the skin and soft tissues.

The main types of tubular external fixation systems include the tibia external fixation system, knee external fixation system, femur external fixation system, ankle external fixation system, pelvis external fixation system, elbow external fixation system, and others. For instance, the tibia external fixation system stabilizes fractures or deformities in the tibia, the bone in the lower leg. These systems can vary in design, including unilateral and bilateral, circular, hybrid, and other fixation types, and are used in various settings such as hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, and other medical environments.

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The tubular external fixation system market consists of sales of fixation frames, tubular rods, clamps, pins and screws, and bases and connectors. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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