Disposable Spinal Instruments Market Size, Share, Industry, Forecast and Outlook (2024-2031)

Global Disposable Spinal Instruments Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product Type, By Application, By End-user, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2024–2031

Market Overview

The Global Disposable Spinal Instruments Market reached US$ 82.51 million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 144.46 million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 7.3% during the forecast period 2024-2031.

Disposable spinal instruments are tools used exclusively for spinal procedures that are designed to be used once and then discarded. They offer several advantages in surgical settings such as sterility, cost-effectiveness, reduced infection and cross-contamination, etc. Some of the commonly used disposable spinal instruments are spinal needles, catheters, retractors, surgical drills, taps, suction devices, sutures, etc. 

Factors such as the rising incidence of spinal disorders, and the aging population increase the demand for spinal procedures. Moreover, the rising development of novel products in the form of kits in a compact form for single use is expected to increase the adoption of disposable products in spinal procedures.

Market Scope

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Market Dynamics: Drivers

Rising spinal procedures globally

As the population is rising across the globe, especially the old age demographic, the incidence of spinal conditions that are age-related is rising. With the advancement of surgical technology and better use of anesthesia, the number of pain-related surgical procedures that involve has been rising in elderly patients to improve their quality of life. Moreover, the rising demand for minimally invasive spinal procedures, patient-centered approaches, and radiographic navigation tools have directly contributed to advancement in spinal surgery and increase in the procedure volumes. 

Moreover, with the rising prevalence of conditions like spinal trauma, chronic pain, metastatic cancers, infections, degenerative spinal conditions etc, the number of spinal procedures is expected to rise. As per World Health Organization estimates, the number of lower back patients will reach up to 843 million by 2050 from 619 million in 2020. All these factors are expected to majorly contribute to the increase in the sales of disposable instruments used in spinal procedures.  

For instance, a study conducted in Germany and published in Wolters Kluwer journal in 2023 stated that by 2060 the demand for posterior spinal fusion procedures will increase by 80% reaching up to 38,974 from 14,659 in 2019. This demand is especially seen in the elderly population who are above 75 years of age. As per the study's conclusion, this surge in spinal fusion procedures is expected to be the same or higher in high-income countries.

In addition, in December 2020, an epidemiological study conducted in the U.S. and published in the Elsevier journal stated that the anterior lumbar interbody fusion in the country is expected to see a steady growth by 2040 reaching up to 55,528 procedures from 46,903 procedures in 2020. Moreover, the number of posterior lumbar fusions is expected to reach 297,994 procedures in 2040 from 248,416 procedures in 2020.  This rise is majorly attributed to the aging demographic especially those between 65-85 years.

In addition, the rising number of procedures in ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) and rising pathogenic hospital-acquired infections whose incidence is high if the reusable instruments are used are the major growth driving factors for the global disposable spinal instruments market.

Restraints

The use of disposable instruments may increase waste if the material with which they are made is not biodegradable, and this may have a negative impact on the environment. This may restrain the market growth in the forecast period especially due to the rise in the use of eco-friendly products. In addition, the limited flexibility of customization in disposable instruments may restrain the market growth.

Market Segment Analysis

The global disposable spinal instruments market is segmented based on product type, application, end user and region.

The needles and catheters in the product type segment accounted for approximately 34.7% of the global disposable spinal instruments market share

Spinal procedures are one of the most complicated surgical procedures as it involves the central nervous system. Several spinal conditions need to be treated by spinal surgery, such as chronic pain, spinal trauma, etc. Many instruments and consumables are necessary to perform spinal surgery, often disposable/single-use. Among these disposable instruments used in spinal procedures, needles, and catheters have the major market share due to their utility in almost all surgical procedures. In any surgical procedure below the umbilicus that requires general anesthesia, the spine becomes the source of anesthesia administration. 

Needles and catheters play a crucial role in the initiation of anesthesia and maintenance during the procedure. Even for complex spinal procedures, anesthesia is administered to the spine. As per the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 300 million surgeries are performed globally every year. Considering this surgical volume, anesthesia plays a crucial role which requires the administration of anesthetic agents through needles into the spine. Apart from serving a major purpose in anesthesia, needles have multitudinous applications.

For example, on June 30, 2023, an article published in the National Center for Biotechnology Information stated that spinal needles play a crucial role in a variety of spinal procedures which include, spinal anesthesia, a spinal tap to collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for the diagnosis of various neurological and oncology conditions, the spinal needle attached with a nanometer to measure the CSF pressure which is again used to diagnose various conditions etc.

Market Geographical Share

North America is expected to dominate the market with a 43.2% share in the global disposable spinal instruments market

North America is expected to dominate the market due to its well-advanced healthcare infrastructure, and state-of-the-art hospitals equipped with high-end technologies. Moreover, the the major high-income countries in the region the U.S. and Canada are well-known for their investments in the healthcare industry. Also, these countries are well-known to have the highest number of ambulatory surgical centers which provide cost-effective single-day treatment for almost all conditions, including those related to the spine. These ASC’s are well known to provide affordable treatment options by reducing the excessive avoidable costs. 

For instance, in January 2024, an article published in the North American Spine Society Journal highlighted that the number of spine surgeries in the outpatient departments especially the ambulatory surgical centers has been rising with a compound annual growth rate of 9.9%. A major driver for this increase in these centers is the reduced cost. 

Moreover, the U.S. being the third most populous country in the world has the highest per-capita spending on healthcare. In addition, access to medical services is available for the majority of its population, along with favorable reimbursement policies for surgical procedures is one of the contributing factors to the region’s highest market share. 

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the global market for disposable spinal instruments. Due to imposed restrictions and deviation of healthcare resources to the care of virus-infected patients, many elective procedures, including non-emergency spinal surgeries were rescheduled or canceled. As a result, the total number of spinal surgeries performed annually declined which has impacted the market for disposable spinal instruments.

For instance, in May 2022, an article published in Frontiers in Pain Research stated that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated pain, increased distress, and decreased health-promoting behaviors in patients seeking pain care and spine surgery. Social distancing, isolation, and prolonged surgical delays have left patients with limited options for managing pain and anxiety. The importance of accessible and low-burden perioperative pain interventions is underscored.

Also, in November 2023, a retrospective study conducted in Japan and published in BMJ Publishing Group Ltd. stated that the total number of spine surgeries declined in 2020 and 2021. As compared to the pre-pandemic period, the percentage of spinal surgery performed was 93.1% and 95.7% in 2020 and 2021. In May 2020, the number of procedures were markedly decreased by 56.1% 

Market Segmentation

By Product Type

• Needles and Catheters
• Retractors
• Insertion Instruments
• Spinal Kits
• Discectomy Devices
• Spinal Cages
• Others

By Application

• Anesthesia
• Spinal Decompression and Fusion
• Others

By End User

• Hospitals
• Ambulatory Surgical Centers
• Others

By Region

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Middle East and Africa

Market Competitive Landscape

The major players in the disposable spinal instruments market include ECA Medical, RIWOspine GmbH., Providence Medical Technology., XTANT medical company, Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., XENCO MEDICAL., SURE RETRACTORS INC, SAFE ORTHOPAEDICS., B. Braun Medical Inc., and Innomed, Inc. among others. 

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