U.S. Markets for Joint Replacement and Reconstruction Products

The United States (U.S.) market for joint replacement/reconstruction products as covered by the scope of this report includes implants for the hips, knees, shoulders and small joints. Artificial joints are implanted in patients whose natural joints have been damaged by arthritis, osteoporosis, or other diseases or injury. Arthroplasty, or joint replacement surgery, is performed when conservative treatments are unable to address joint pain and patient mobility issues.