Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh -- (SBWire) -- 10/18/2012 --ReportReserve announces the inclusion of its new report published by Markets And Markets.

The foot & ankle segment is one of the largest in the extremity market. It includes the musculature from the ankle joint or the tibiofibular-talus joint and includes muscles, ligaments, and tendons associated with the forefoot, mid-foot, and hind-foot.

This market includes orthopedic devices used in ligament repair and reconstruction procedures, internal fixation (ORIF), joint replacement, arthrodesis, and arthroscopy. Sub-talar joint replacement is also gaining strength due to the rise of uncommon phalanx joint conditions such as hammertoe. The report estimates the market for internal fixation devices such as compression, buttress plates, screws, rods and wires. It also estimates the market for complete joint replacement for the ankle and other minor joint areas. The total ankle joint replacement procedures are around 50,000 annually in the United States alone. Around 40% of fractures require surgical intervention by placing a permanent support to the bone, and advances in implant device design such as ankle replacement, have made surgery a feasible option for many people.

The foot & ankle market also includes two other segments, namely, prosthetics, and bracing and support. Foot & ankle prosthetics has gained a significant amount of footing since the introduction of technologically advanced devices and materials such as the pneumatic foot, carbon fiber, microprocessor-controlled, and hydraulic controlled prosthetic feet. Bracing and support consists of a large range of devices, utilized on the basis of type of injury. Braces are available for minor strains and twists, along with heavy-duty braces for postoperative recuperation.

The main drivers for the foot & ankle devices market are the rise in sports injuries, which commonly involve serious ankle injuries, increasing incidences of road accidents, and rise in rate of diabetes, which leads to the deterioration of foot & ankle area caused by large sores and infections. The foot & ankle extremity market will grow substantially in the coming decade with advances in technology.

The key players in the foot & ankle devices market are Wright Medical (U.S.), DePuy Synthes (U.S.), Arthrex (U.S.), Integra (U.S.), Tornier (U.S.), Stryker (U.S.), Smith & Nephew (U.K.), Acumed (U.S.), Vilex (U.S.), Zimmer Holdings (U.S.), Biomet (U.S.), BioPro (U.S.), among a large number of niche players such as Orthofix (U.S.), OrthoHelix (U.S.), Small Bone Innovations (U.S.), and Mondeal (U.K.).

Scope of the Report

The research report categorizes the global foot & ankle devices market into Orthopedic Implants and Devices, Prosthetics, and Bracing & Support. These markets are broken down into sub-segments, providing exhaustive analysis. Each market is comprehensively analyzed at the granular level by geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World) to provide in-depth information on the global scenario.

Global Foot & Ankle Devices Market, By Products
Orthopedic Implants and Devices
Fixation Devices
Internal Fixation Devices
External Fixation Devices
Joint Implants
Total Ankle Replacement
Sub-talar Joint Replacement
Phalangeal Implants
Soft Tissue Orthopedic Devices
Artificial Tendons & Ligaments
Musculoskeletal Reinforcement
Prosthetics
Solid Ankle Cushioned Heel (SACH)
Single-Axis Prosthesis
Multi-Axis Prosthesis
Pneumatic & Hydraulic Prosthesis
Microprocessor Controlled Prosthesis
Bracing and Support
Soft Bracing
Hinged Braces
Foot & Ankle Devices Market, By Geography

North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
RoW

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