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    Orthopedic Devices

    Implants and instruments for bone, joint, and spine conditions.

    Reviewed by Christian Espinosa, Founder, Blue Goat CyberLast reviewed May 5, 2026

    Definition

    Orthopedic devices include hip, knee, and shoulder reconstruction implants, spine fusion hardware, trauma plates and screws, sports medicine soft-tissue repair, and orthobiologics. Robotics-assisted surgery is an increasingly important sub-segment.

    What this means in practice

    Stryker, Zimmer Biomet, J&J DePuy Synthes, Smith+Nephew, and Globus/NuVasive lead the segment. Procedure-volume tied to demographics; ASC migration is reshaping economics.

    Primary references

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      MedTech Europe - Facts & Figures
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