Veterinary orthopedic implants, or orthopedic veterinary implants, are medical devices used to treat various disorders, related to bones and joints, in animals, such as cats, dogs, bovines, horses, etc. Disc disease, luxating patellas, cruciate ligament tears, and hip dysplasia are some of the most common orthopedic problems in dogs. Various medical implants, such as wires, screws, plates, etc. are used to treat such problems. Thus, with the increasing incidence of such problems, demand for veterinary orthopedic implants is also increasing. For instance, in February 2019, Orthomed launched a medium-size Modified Maquet Procedure OrthoFoam wedge appropriate for typical Springers, Staffies, and similar sized dogs.
Veterinary orthopedic implants are widely used to treat bone fractures in animals, as well as for bone fixation surgeries. They are usually made of metals, such as cobalt-chromium alloys, stainless steel, and titanium or titanium alloys. Moreover, these implants are used as a support structure for the treatment of fracture and reconstructive surgery. Orthopedic implants, such as wires, pins, plates, and screws, perform surgeries on animals. To meet the increasing demand, the companies in the veterinary orthopedic implants market are investing in 3D printing techniques for creating veterinary orthopedic implants, driving the market growth.
The growth of the veterinary orthopedic implants market is driven by the increasing trend of petting animals, such as cats and dogs, in both developed and developing economies.. Read more