Mandibular Distractors Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Type (External, Internal), By Patient Type (Adult, Pediatric), By End User (Hospitals , Specialty Clinics, Others) and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Distractors are used to separate two joints during orthopedic, craniofacial, and other surgical procedures without damaging the ligament. Bone distractors are available in various sizes and arm designs that provide easy pin selection. Thse can be classified into various types such as mandibular distractors, palatal distractors, alveolar distractors, cranial distractors, lefort distractors, and others. Mandibular distraction is a method used to increae the length of the jaw bone. Mandibular distractors market is anticipated to propel during the forecast period due to rise in sport injuries and introduction of technologically advanced products by key market players.

Rising prevalence of Pierre Robin sequence is one of the major factor increasing demand for the mandibular distraction. Mandibular distraction is a safe and effective intervention for neonates with Pierre Robin sequence who experience severe airway obstruction. For instance, according to Orphanet, the prevalence of the Pierre Robin sequence is estimated at 1 in 10,000 births. Additionally, increased participation in sports activities and rise in number of sports injuries is one of the additional factor increasing the demand for the mandibular distraction due to increased jaw injuries hence driving the growth of the mandibular distractors market. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), in 2017 personal exercise, with or without exercise equipment, accounted for some 526,000 injuries the most category of sports and recreation.

However, high cost of the treatment, and requirement for a second surgical procedure for removal of internal distractors are some of the major factors anticipated to hamper mandibular distractors market.

Market Segmentation:

Globally, the mandibular distractors market is segmented on basis of type, patient type, end user and region. Based on the type, the market is segmented into internal and external. Based on the patient type, the market is classified into adult and pediatric. Based on the end user, the market is segmented into hospitals, specialty clinics and others. Geographically, the mandibular distractors market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa.

Key Players Covered:

The major companies in the global mandibular distractors market KLS Martin Group, Stryker, Zimmer Biomet, Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., OsteoMed, and others.

Key Insights:

• Prevalence of Key Disease Conditions, By Key Regions/ Key Countries, 2019


• New Product Launches


• Key Industry Developments such as Mergers & Acquisitions

Regional Analysis:

Geographically, the mandibular distractors market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. North America is dominating the market owing to rising number of sports injuries and increasing number of treating facial abnormalities. For instance, according to the survey by American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2016, around 220,000 maxillofacial and craniofacial procedures were performed in the U.S. in 2016. Additionally, certain hospitals in the region are focusing on offering required care for facial defects, which is expected to drive the growth of the mandibular distractors market. For instance, Cleft and Craniofacial Anomalies Clinic at American Family Children's Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the U.S. provides expert care for infants, children, and teens with congenital facial defects. Europe and Asia Pacific are anticipated to grow at significant CAGR during the forecast period of 2020-2027. Key market players are focusing on geographical expansion with an aim to expand customer base is also one of the additional factor anticipated to drive the market growth. For instance, in 2016, KLS Martin Group opened its Indian subsidiary, KLS Martin India Private Limited in Chennai, with an aim to enhance its presence in Asia Pacific. Latin America & Middle East & Africa are anticipated to grow at a lower pace during the forecast period.

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