The orthopedic navigation systems market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size of orthopedic navigation systems has experienced quick expansion in the recent years. The market is projected to increase from $3.03 billion in 2024 to $3.48 billion in 2025, following a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8%.
The surge in the historic period is contributed by a growing elderly population, increase in orthopedic conditions, a rising demand from patients for non-invasive procedures, a boost in sports-related injuries, heightened concentration on results and patient safety, as well as collaboration among surgeons and technology creators.
The orthopedic navigation systems market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the upcoming years, a swift expansion is predicted for the orthopedic navigation systems market. This market is forecasted to surge to $6.04 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8%.
This growth during the forecast period is likely due to the continuous increase in the elderly population, growth in orthopedic procedures, focus on value-based healthcare, attention towards cost efficiency and effectiveness, global cooperation in orthopedic research, and patient-focused orthopedic care practices. Key trends for this period highlight the introduction of navigation systems for robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty, use of machine learning algorithms, application of these systems in pediatric orthopedics, integration with patient's electronic health records (EHR), and a shift towards subscription-based models.
The growth of the orthopedic navigation systems market is anticipated to be fueled by an increase in the number of joint reconstruction cases. This surgical method includes replacing the damaged or arthritic parts of a joint with artificial components made from materials like metal, plastic, or ceramic. During joint replacement or arthroplasty procedures, orthopedic navigation systems provide direction and assess various intraoperative factors. These systems are employed in numerous types of joint reconstruction surgeries such as total knee arthroplasty, kinematic assessment, hip replacement surgery, and others. Based on the November 2022 annual report from the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) published by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), there was a 14% growth in overall hip and knee arthroplasty procedural trends in 2022 compared to the previous year. In addition, ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) reported a 57% increase in total joint arthroplasty care procedures in 2022 compared to 2021. As a result, the rise in joint reconstruction cases is fueling the orthopedic navigation systems market growth. Looking ahead, the escalating incidence of orthopedic ailments is set to further boost the orthopedic navigation systems market. These disorders, which impact the musculoskeletal system of the body, include conditions like arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, and other bone, joint, and soft tissue-related problems. Orthopedic navigation systems assist by providing precise, real-time guidance during surgeries, thus enhancing the surgeon's ability to execute complex procedures with high accuracy. For example, data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) in June 2024 demonstrates that in Australia the death rate due to chronic musculoskeletal conditions among women aged 85 and older rose from 1,047 deaths in 2021 to 1,141 deaths in 2022. Consequently, the increase in orthopedic disorders is driving the expansion of the orthopedic navigation systems market.
The orthopedic navigation systems market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Technology: Electromagnetic Localizers, Optical Tracking, Fluoroscopy, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), Other Technologies
2) By Application: Knee surgery, Spine surgery, Hip surgery, Other Applications
3) By End Users: Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Other End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Electromagnetic Localizers: Active Electromagnetic Localizers, Passive Electromagnetic Localizers, Hybrid Electromagnetic Localizers
2) By Optical Tracking: Infrared Optical Tracking Systems, Marker-Based Optical Tracking Systems, Markerless Optical Tracking Systems
3) By Fluoroscopy: C-Arm Fluoroscopy Systems, 3D Fluoroscopy Systems, Mobile Fluoroscopy Units
4) By MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging): Intraoperative MRI Systems, MRI-Based Navigation Systems, MRI-Guided Robotic Systems
5) By Other Technologies: Ultrasound-Based Navigation Systems, Robot-Assisted Navigation Systems, Computer-Assisted Surgery Systems
Leading firms in the orthopedic navigation systems sector are emphasizing on the development and introduction of surgical technologies such as visible light and machine-vision algorithms. These technologies provide safer, faster, and notably precise surgery options, thereby giving them an upper hand in the market competition. These innovations overcome the shortcomings of the conventional navigation systems by enabling accurate, real-time imaging. For example, in August 2023, Orthofix, a prominent medical device company based in the US, pioneered the launch of its second-generation 7D FLASH Navigation Percutaneous Module. It successfully completed its first set of U.S. cases, featuring enhanced planning capabilities to facilitate minimally invasive spine surgery. The 7D FLASH Navigation System facilitates spinal fusion procedures for both open and MIS techniques, focusing on safety, speed, and efficiency. It uses visible light for swift production of 3D images. The system's unique camera and machine-vision technology tackle everyday navigation challenges and minimize radiation exposure for the medical staff performing open procedures and the patients.
Major companies operating in the orthopedic navigation systems market report are:
• Medtronic PLC
• Johnson & Johnson MedTech
• Siemens Healthineers
• Stryker Corporation
• GE Healthcare Technologies Inc.
• B. Braun Melsungen AG
• Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc.
• Smith & Nephew PLC
• Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG
• NuVasive Inc.
• Globus Medical Inc.
• MicroPort Scientific Corporation
• Brainlab Medication company
• Amplitude Ortho SAS
• Augmedics Inc.
• Stereotaxis Inc.
• Intellijoint Surgical Inc.
• OrthAlign Inc.
• Fiagon GmbH
• Kinamed Inc.
• Orthokey Italia SRL
• Ruthless Spine
• Image Navigation Inc.
• Neocis Inc.
• Proprio Vision
North America was the largest region in the orthopedic navigation systems market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the orthopedic navigation systems market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.