The growing prevalence of bone injuries and orthopedic diseases is propelling the growth of the global orthopedic imaging market. For instance, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s May 2019 report, an estimated 54.4 million US adults have been diagnosed with arthritis, which accounted for around 1 in 4 people in the U.S. Additionally, an increasing geriatric population is also expected to augment the growth of the market. For instance, according to the World Health Organization, the geriatric population is expected to reach 2 billion by 2050, up from 900 million in 2015. On the other hand, the high cost of clinical trials and stringent regulations are projected to restrict the growth of the market.
- In December 2019, DePuy Synthes, a division of Johnson & Johnson, announced a partnership with Zebra Medical Vision, the deep learning medical imaging analytics company, to supplement its artificial intelligence and imaging analytics efforts for joint reconstruction procedures
- In August 2020, Carestream Health announced the launch of its new single-exposure digital radiography detector. It uses a large field of view to capture long-length, high-resolution images for leg-length and spine exams.
- In March 2020, Synopsys, Inc. has launched a major update to Simpleware ScanIP software, which extends its capabilities for segmenting anatomical regions through a new module, Simpleware AS Ortho (Auto Segmenter for Orthopedics)
North America is expected to hold a leading position in the global orthopedic imaging market owing to the increasing approval and launch of new products by key players. For instance, in December 2019, EOS imaging SA received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. FDA for its EOSedge – a general X-ray system powered by a high-resolution photon-counting detector.
Orthopedic imaging has evolved so much that orthopedic professionals are discovering new techniques almost every day. New studies are finding new uses for this exciting technology. Many of the problems people have can be traced to one or more imbalances in the body. Often it is the poor development of these imbalances in childhood that causes them. Orthopedic imaging techniques allow the physical therapist to see the structures and organs of the spine and to find out what areas need special attention. Orthopedic imaging techniques such as MRIs have shown to be extremely effective in identifying the location of the herniated vertebra. Some orthopedic imaging techniques can even show brain activity, which can help to pinpoint the cause of an infant's headache.