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3D orthopedic devices and prosthetics are artificial limbs or components designed to replace missing body parts lost due to accidents, trauma, or congenital conditions, ultimately enhancing a person's functionality and quality of life. These prosthetics can be tailored to fit individual requirements and may incorporate advanced features such as biomechanical joints and smart technology to optimize performance.
Primary products encompass upper extremity prosthetics, lower extremity prosthetics, lower extremity orthopedics & prosthetics, and others. Upper extremity prosthetics refer to limb replacements for areas from the shoulder joint to fingers, utilizing technologies such as conventional, electric-powered, and hybrid. These prosthetics find application in various sectors such as hospitals, orthopedic and prosthetic centers, rehabilitation facilities, among others.
Tariffs are impacting the 3D orthopedics and prosthetics market by increasing costs of imported printing materials, electronic components, sensors, actuators, and advanced polymers used in smart prosthetic manufacturing. Hospitals and prosthetic centers in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported high-performance materials, while Asia-Pacific faces higher production input costs. These tariffs are increasing device pricing and extending production timelines. However, they are also encouraging domestic additive manufacturing, localized material sourcing, and regional innovation in cost-efficient prosthetic solutions.
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The 3D orthopedics/prosthetics market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.55 billion in 2025 to $3.75 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing incidence of limb loss and orthopedic injuries, advancements in additive manufacturing technologies, growing rehabilitation service availability, rising acceptance of prosthetic solutions, improved material science developments.
The 3D orthopedics/prosthetics market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.77 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in smart prosthetic technologies, rising demand for personalized medical devices, expansion of digital orthopedic design platforms, growing focus on patient mobility outcomes, increased adoption of AI-assisted prosthetic design. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of 3D printed customized prosthetics, rising demand for patient-specific orthopedic devices, growing integration of smart and sensor-enabled prosthetics, expansion of hybrid and electric-powered prosthetic systems, enhanced focus on rapid prototyping and design flexibility.
The rising incidence of trauma cases and accidental injuries is fueling the growth of the 3D orthopedics and prosthetics market. Orthopedic prosthetics refer to the use of artificial limbs (prostheses) to enhance the functionality and quality of life for individuals who have lost limbs. To effectively meet an individual's functional requirements, a prosthesis must be a tailored combination of proper alignment, construction, materials, and design. For example, in December 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, a public health agency in the U.S., reported a 4% increase in the number of traumatic injuries treated at Trauma System Hospitals in Wisconsin, along with a 3% rise in pediatric trauma cases. Additionally, there were 44,970 entries into the trauma system and 38,198 unique injury events recorded in 2023. Consequently, the growing number of trauma cases and accidental injuries is driving demand in the 3D orthopedics and prosthetics market.
Major companies in the 3D orthopedics and prosthetics market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as orthoses made from glass-fiber-reinforced thermoplastics, to improve durability, structural performance, and customization precision. Glass-fiber-reinforced thermoplastics are high-performance composite materials that provide enhanced strength, flexibility, and impact resistance, making them ideal for producing patient-specific orthopedic devices through additive manufacturing. For instance, in March 2024, CRP Technology, an Italy-based 3D-printing company, showcased its 3D-printed orthoses at the SuperPower Design exhibition. The orthoses were manufactured using selective laser sintering with Windform GT material, highlighting the capability to create highly customized, durable support devices tailored to individual anatomical needs.
In August 2024, OrthoPediatrics Corp., a U.S.-based medical device company, acquired Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to enhance OrthoPediatrics' custom orthopedic solutions for children and improve patient care. Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics is a U.S.-based healthcare company specializing in 3D orthopedics and prosthetics.
Major companies operating in the 3d orthopedics/prosthetics market are Zimmer Biomet, Ottobock Inc., DJO Global Inc., Instalimb Inc., Open Bionics, Tornier Inc., Corin Group Plc., Exactech Inc., United Orthopedic Corporation, Stryker Corporation, Allegra Orthopedics, Globus Medical Inc., NEOORTHO, Smith & Nephew, Ortosintese, IMPOL Proteses Ortopedicas, Wright Medical, B. Braun, Meril Life, Matrix Medical, Lithotech Medical, 3D Systems
North America was the largest region in the 3D orthopedics/prosthetics market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the 3D orthopedics/prosthetics market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the 3D orthopedics/prosthetics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The 3D orthopedics/prosthetics market consists of sales of implants, medical devices, surgical planning models, orthotics, and prosthetics. 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.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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