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Surgical arms play a crucial role in the realm of surgery, particularly in the execution of minimally invasive procedures. These robotic arms are manipulated and controlled by surgeons.
The market analysis in this report focuses on surgical imaging arms and is categorized by product type, including G-arm surgical imaging devices, C-arm surgical imaging devices, and O-arm surgical imaging devices. It is further classified by technology into image intensifier C-arms and flat panel detector C-arms. The segmentation extends to applications, covering orthopedic and trauma surgeries, neurosurgeries, cardiovascular surgeries, gastrointestinal surgeries, and other applications. Additionally, the report delineates end-users, encompassing hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers, as well as academic research institutes.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The sharp increase in U.S. tariffs and resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the medical equipment sector, especially for imported components used in imaging machines, surgical-grade stainless steel, and disposable plastics. With hospitals and clinics pushing back against price increases, manufacturers are facing margin pressure. The situation is further complicated by regulatory challenges, as switching suppliers due to tariffs often necessitates re-certification of medical devices, leading to delays in market entry. In response, companies are mitigating risks by dual-sourcing key components, ramping up domestic production of standardized items, and accelerating research into more cost-effective materials.
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The surgical imaging arms market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.45 billion in 2024 to $1.56 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to minimally invasive surgery, patient safety, surge on demand, growing prevalence of chronic diseases, market competition.
The surgical imaging arms market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.23 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to telemedicine and remote consultations, global expansion, customized solutions, healthcare digitization, remote surgical training. Major trends in the forecast period include mobile and hybrid imaging, ai-enhanced imaging, miniaturization of imaging arms, enhanced imaging modalities, robotic-assisted surgery.
The forecast of 9.3% growth over the next five years indicates a slight reduction of 0.1% from the previous estimate for this market.This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US through supply chain disruptions for critical components like articulating joint mechanisms and high-resolution cameras, sourced from key regions such as Denmark, Austria, and Canada, which could lead to reduced intraoperative imaging capabilities and increased capital equipment costs.The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.
The global market for mini-C-arms devices is anticipated to experience significant growth in the forecast period due to high demand. Companies worldwide are actively involved in developing and manufacturing innovative equipment to aid surgeons in performing surgical procedures with greater efficiency. The increased popularity of mini-C-arms devices is attributed to their compact size, easy adaptability in the operating theatre, and affordability compared to other types of C-arms. An example of this trend is evident in the July 2022 launch of FDR CROSS by Fujifilm, a Germany-based company. FDR CROSS is a versatile hybrid C-arm and portable x-ray machine that enhances workflow by capturing fluoroscopic and radiographic images on a single platform. The combination of rising demand and user-friendly features is expected to drive market growth.
The increase in chronic diseases is expected to drive the growth of the surgical imaging arms market in the future. A chronic disease, also referred to as a chronic condition, is a long-lasting medical issue that persists over an extended period and usually requires ongoing medical attention, management, and treatment. Surgical imaging arms are primarily utilized in surgical and interventional procedures rather than for the direct management of chronic diseases, as they assist in guiding minimally invasive interventions for patients with chronic conditions. For example, in February 2024, the World Health Organization, a Switzerland-based agency of the United Nations, projected that over 35 million new cancer cases will emerge by 2050, representing a 77% increase compared to the estimated 20 million cases in 2022. Therefore, the rise in chronic diseases is fueling the demand for surgical imaging arms.
Major players in the surgical imaging arms market are striving to enhance profitability through the introduction of innovative technological products. An example is Philips, a Dutch multinational conglomerate, which launched the Zenition 30 in September 2023. The Zenition 30, an Image Guided Therapy Mobile C-arm System, incorporates advanced flat detector technology, imaging algorithms, and personalized user profiles, providing surgeons with greater control and autonomy. This innovation addresses staff shortages in hospitals, allowing surgeons to deliver high-quality care more efficiently.
The integration of technology for real-time visualization during surgeries is gaining popularity in the surgical imaging arms market. As the number and complexity of surgical interventions increase, companies are innovating technologies such as TouchX to enhance profitability. TouchX technology, exemplified by BPL Medical Technologies in India, offers features like Live Fluoroscopy display, Real-time Image management, Laser Aimer operations, and Digital Preview Collimation. This technology contributes to accurate C-Arm positioning without the need for retakes.
In June 2023, GE HealthCare, a US-based medical technology company, formed a partnership with DePuy Synthes for an undisclosed amount. The goal of this collaboration between GE HealthCare and DePuy Synthes is to advance spine surgery by integrating GE's OEC 3D Imaging System with DePuy Synthes' product portfolio to enhance imaging capabilities and improve patient care. DePuy Synthes is a US-based medical technology firm specializing in orthopedics and neurosurgery.
Major companies operating in the surgical imaging arms market include GE Healthcare LLC, Hologic Inc., ATON GmbH, Whale Imaging Inc., Siemens Healthcare GmbH, Shimadzu Corporation, Canon Medical Systems Corporation, Medtronic plc, Ziehm Imaging GmbH, Philips Healthcare, Eurocolumbus S.r.l., GENORAY Co. Ltd., Allengers Medical Systems Limited, Orthoscan Inc., Hitachi Ltd., Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd., Omron Corporation, Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc., Medrobotics Corporation, TransEnterix Inc., Endologix Inc., B. Braun Melsungen AG, MicroPort Scientific Corporation, NuVasive Inc., ConMed Corporation
North America was the largest region in the surgical imaging arms market share in 2024. Asia-Pacific was the second largest region in the surgical imaging arms market. The regions covered in the global surgical imaging arms market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the surgical imaging arms market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.
The surgical imaging arms market consists of sales of bronchoscopes, heolders & positioners, and retractor systems. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.