by The global Kirschner Wire Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 2,135.2 Mn in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 5.1% over the forecast period 2023 to 2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Market Overview:
Kirschner wires, commonly known as K-wires, are small diameter wires made of stainless steel or titanium that are used to stabilize and support fractured or broken bones during healing. K-wires help to maintain alignment and positioning of fractured bone fragments during bone healing. They are often used in fractures of small bones like finger bones and provide more stability than plaster casts or splints alone. They help patients to regain mobility faster as weight can be applied quicker on the injured area. Rapid recovery and earlier return to normal activities make K-wires an important implant for orthopedic surgeons.
Market key trends:
One of the key trends in the Kirschner wire market is the rapid adoption of minimally invasive surgical techniques. Minimally invasive procedures use smaller incisions and cause less damage to muscles, nerves and soft tissues surrounding the fracture site. This translates to less pain, blood loss, and shorter hospital stays for patients. Moreover, minimally invasive surgeries allow for faster recovery times. With growing preference for procedures that are less traumatic, minimally invasive K-wire insertion techniques are becoming increasingly common in trauma and orthopedic surgeries. Advancements in miniaturized medical devices and surgical tools have further enabled improved precision and outcomes of minimally invasive K-wire procedures.
Porter’s Analysis
Threat of new entrants: Low due to high initial capital requirements, technical know-how, already established distribution channels, and brand recognition enjoyed by existing players.
Bargaining power of buyers: Moderate due to availability of substitute products and brands. Also, buyers have bargaining power due to large number of players.
Bargaining power of suppliers: Moderate as suppliers are fragmented, however, key raw materials are commodities available from numerous suppliers.
Threat of new substitutes: Moderate threat from newer minimally invasive surgeries and technologies that are gradually replacing orthopedic fixation procedures.
Competitive rivalry: High due to large number of global and regional players competing on the basis of product quality, innovation, and pricing.
Key Takeaways
The Global Kirschner Wire Market Size is expected to witness high growth, exhibiting CAGR of 5.1% over the forecast period, due to increasing number of accidents and sports injuries. North America is expected to dominate the market owing to high prevalence of orthopedic disorders, growing aging population, and early availability of advanced treatment procedures in the region.
The Kirschner Wire Market in Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period. This is attributed to factors such as increasing healthcare spending, growing penetration of health insurance, continuously developing healthcare infrastructure, and rapid adoption of advanced technologies in countries such as China and India.
Key players operating in the Kirschner Wire Market are Stryker Corporation, Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., B. Braun Melsungen AG, Orthofix Medical Inc., Smith & Nephew plc, Medline Industries, Inc., Becton, Dickinson and Company, DePuy Synthes Companies (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson), Arthrex, Inc., Teknimed SA, Wright Medical Group N.V., Integra LifeSciences Corporation, KLS Martin Group, Acumed LLC.
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1. Source: Coherent Market Insights, Public sources, Desk research
2. We have leveraged AI tools to mine information and compile it
