Global Small Bone and Joint Orthopedic Device Market to Reach Over $8 Billion by 2031, Fueled by Minimally Invasive Surgery, 3D Printing, and Emerging Market Growth -- iData Research

VANCOUVER, BC, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - A new 2025 Global Small Bone and Joint Orthopedic Device Market Report by iData Research reveals that the market, valued at nearly $5.6 billion in 2024, is projected to grow to approximately $8.1 billion by 2031. Market growth is driven by rising demand for minimally invasive surgery (MIS), personalized implants, and expanding orthopedic capacity in emerging markets.

Visit iData's 2025 Global Small Bone and Joint Orthopedic Device Market Report to explore in-depth market forecasts, pricing analysis, and competitor benchmarking across 65+ countries.

Produced by iData Research, a leading medical device market intelligence firm, this report offers critical insights for orthopedic manufacturers, marketing leaders, and hospital decision-makers. It outlines how outpatient care, AI-powered planning, and infrastructure investments are reshaping small joint surgery, especially in high-volume procedures and underserved regions.

"We're seeing faster adoption of minimally invasive, outpatient-friendly techniques for small joint surgeries," said Dr. Kamran Zamanian, CEO of iData Research. "As surgical capabilities grow in emerging markets and 3D printing becomes more accessible, the entire market is being redefined."

3D Printing, AI, and MIS Are Redefining Small Joint Surgery Around The World

With global demand for orthopedic procedures on the rise, innovation in small bone and joint implants is helping unlock new markets and treatment options. In particular, 3D-printed implants and AI-driven preoperative planning are improving surgical outcomes and reducing variability. In complex trauma and revision cases, 3D printing enables highly customized implants for patients with bone loss or deformities, while AI tools automate implant sizing and optimize alignment with precision.

Surgeons are also shifting toward low-profile, bone-preserving implants tailored for minimally invasive procedures, particularly in the hand, wrist, foot, and ankle. These solutions support same-day surgeries at ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), improving recovery time and cutting hospital costs.

Meanwhile, in developing healthcare systems such as Southeast Asia and Latin America, improved surgical training and implant access are driving increased shoulder arthroplasty adoption, especially in urban centers. However, legacy devices remain dominant in many areas due to limited reimbursement and infrastructure constraints, emphasizing the need for adaptable, affordable technologies.

The Global Small Bone and Joint Orthopedic Device Market, valued at approximately $5.6 billion in 2024, is projected to exceed $8.1 billion by 2031, fueled by the rise of minimally invasive surgery, 3D-printed implants, and growing adoption in emerging healthcare markets.

Key Insights from the Report:

• Minimally Invasive Growth: Surgeons are rapidly adopting low-profile implants and MIS techniques to improve patient outcomes and shorten recovery time, especially in hand and foot procedures.
• Emerging Market Opportunity: Rising trauma incidence and arthroplasty investments in Southeast Asia, LATAM, and the Middle East are expanding market access despite infrastructure limitations.
• 3D Printing Surge: Patient-specific implants are gaining traction for trauma and revision cases, enabling more precise treatment in anatomically complex conditions.
• AI-Enhanced Planning: AI-driven platforms for implant simulation, sizing, and alignment are reducing surgical variability and enabling value-based care.
• Regulatory Bottlenecks: Global approval timelines for next-gen implants remain 12–24 months longer than legacy systems, slowing premium adoption in the U.S. and EU.

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Who Should Read This Report?

This report is designed for marketing managers, strategic planners, CEOs, and orthopedic product developers looking to assess competitive positioning, identify growth hotspots, and align with emerging technologies.

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