One of the key factors influencing the demand for bone cement and casting materials is the rapidly growing geriatric population as well as bone fracture cases. As per the World Health Organization (WHO), the global geriatric population is expected to account for around 22% of the global population by 2050. According to the same source, in Europe, the number of people aged 85 years and above is expected to increase from 14 million to 19 million by 2020, and increase to 40 million by 2050. Elderly people are more likely to suffer from bone-related diseases, which could potentially stimulate the growth of the orthopedic bone cement and casting materials market.
Another factor that contributes to bone fracture is rising road accidents worldwide. Road accidents are one of the major causes of disability and death and as per the World Health Organization (WHO), around 20 to 50 million people across the globe suffer non-fatal injuries each year in road accidents. Such high incidence road accidents could potentially augment the growth of the orthopedic bone cement and casting materials market. Recently, in March 2021, Orthofix Medical Inc. launched OSCAR PRO, an ultrasonic arthroplasty revision system for the removal of cement during complex joint revision surgeries.
Orthopedic Bone Cement should be stored in a dry environment away from oils, solvents, water, and strong chemicals. The container should be tightly sealed to prevent spills. The container should also be stored in a temperature-controlled environment. Before using the material, the device should be allowed to dry thoroughly inside a storage container. This will ensure that the product remains effective and does not contain any dust particles that might cause the device to break down. When it comes to regional impact, North America seems to be gaining robust traction in the orthopedic bone cement and casting materials market, followed by Europe. This is typical because a rising number of people are affected by bone fractures in the U.S. On the contrary, Asia Pacific is exhibiting positive signs due to the large patient pool.
An additional method for testing the strength of Orthopedic Bone Cement is to apply a fine mist of powder suspension to a piece of equipment while it is not in use. After a short period, the suspension will harden to a solid. Material scientists can use the results of particle size distributions to determine if the powder formulation is too fine or thick. Furthermore, material scientists can test the consistency of the powder and its ability to adhere to surfaces. Despite all this, certain factors pose a significant challenge in the development of the said market. For instance, there is a rising preference for cementless knee primary total knee system, which could potentially impede the growth of the orthopedic bone cement and casting materials market shortly.