The global external fixation market was valued at $840 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.8%, reaching approximately $1 billion by 2031.
This steady growth is driven by:
Advances in pin-coating technologies reducing infection risk
Growing surgical volumes related to trauma, deformity correction, and orthopedic conditions
Global adoption of both unilateral and circular fixation devices
The full report suite covers:
Unilateral and Circular External Fixation Devices
Anatomical-level unit analysis
Market Report Data Types Included
Unit Sales & Average Selling Prices (ASP)
Market Size & Growth Trends
Procedure Volumes
Market Drivers & Limiters
Market Forecasts to 2031
Historical Data (2021–2024)
Mergers & Acquisitions
Competitor Profiles & Product Portfolios
Global External Fixation Market Trends
Enhanced pin coatings such as hydroxyapatite promote bone integration and reduce infection
Bacteriostatic coatings are increasingly applied to pins to prevent bacterial colonization
Innovations are improving device performance and post-op outcomes, encouraging broader adoption
Market Share Insights (2024)
1 DePuy Synthes – Market Leader
Commands the largest share globally with a comprehensive portfolio of external fixation systems
Expected to maintain its top position due to brand strength and wide product availability
2 Stryker – Second-Largest Competitor
Leader in multiple international markets including Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and Africa
Offers the Hoffman™ External Fixation System, known for its modular design and effectiveness
3 Smith & Nephew – Third-Largest Competitor
Strong presence in North America and Western Europe
Known for its Taylor Spatial Frame®, a circular ring fixator used for complex deformity corrections
Gaining share due to reputation in precision alignment and post-trauma applications
Market Segmentation Summary
Unilateral External Fixation Device Market
Circular External Fixation Device Market
Research Scope Summary
Regions Covered
North America: Canada, United States
Latin America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, Venezuela
Western Europe: Austria, Benelux, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Scandinavia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Central & Eastern Europe: Azerbaijan, Baltic States, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey, Ukraine
Middle East: Bahrain, Iran, Israel, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
Asia Pacific: Australia, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam
Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan, Uganda
Base Year: 2024
Forecast Period: 2025–2031
Historical Data: 2021–2023
Quantitative Data Coverage
Procedure Numbers
Market Size & Growth Rates
Market Shares
Units Sold
Average Selling Prices (ASP)
Market Forecasts to 2031
Qualitative Data Coverage
Market Growth Drivers & Limiters
SWOT Analyses for Top Competitors
Company Profiles & Product Portfolios
FDA Recalls & Disruptive Technologies
Mergers & Acquisitions
Orthopedic & Trauma Disease Overviews
Data Sources
Primary Interviews with Industry Leaders
Government & Physician Registries
Regulatory & Hospital Procurement Records
Import/Export Data
Internal Database by iData Research
- External Fixation Market
- 12.1 Executive Summary
- 12.1.1 Global External Fixation Market Overview
- 12.1.2 Competitive Analysis
- 12.1.3 Procedure Segmentation
- 12.1.4 Market Segmentation
- 12.1.5 Regions Included
- 12.2 Introduction
- 12.3 Procedure Numbers
- 12.3.1 Total External Fixation Procedures
- 12.4 Market Overview
- 12.4.1 By Segment
- 12.4.2 By Region
- 12.5 Market Analysis and Forecast
- 12.5.1 Total External Fixation Market
- 12.5.2 Circular External Fixation Market
- 12.5.3 Unilateral External Fixation Market
- 12.5.4 External Fixation by Anatomy Unit Analysis
- 12.5.4.1 Shoulder Girdle External Fixation Units
- 12.5.4.2 Upper Arm External Fixation Units
- 12.5.4.3 Forearm External Fixation Units
- 12.5.4.4 Hand and Wrist External Fixation Units
- 12.5.4.5 Hip External Fixation Units
- 12.5.4.6 Upper Leg External Fixation Units
- 12.5.4.7 Knee External Fixation Units
- 12.5.4.8 Lower Leg External Fixation Units
- 12.5.4.9 Ankle External Fixation Units
- 12.5.4.10 Foot and Toe External Fixation Units
- 12.6 Drivers and Limiters
- 12.6.1 Market Drivers
- 12.6.2 Market Limiters
- 12.7 Competitive Market Share Analysis
- List ofCharts
- Chart 12-1: External Fixation Market, Global, 2024 & 2031
- Chart 12-2: External Fixation Procedures, Global, 2024
- Chart 12-3: External Fixation Procedures by Region, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Chart 12-4: External Fixation Market by Segment, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Chart 12-5: External Fixation Market by Region, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Chart 12-6: Leading Competitors, External Fixation Market, Global, 2024
- List of Figures
- Figure 12-1: External Fixation Procedure Segmentation
- Figure 12-2: External Fixation Market Segmentation
- Figure 12-3: External Fixation Regions Covered, Global (1 of 2)
- Figure 12-4: External Fixation Regions Covered, Global (2 of 2)
- Figure 12-5: External Fixation Procedures by Region, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 12-6: External Fixation Procedures by Country, North America, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 12-7: External Fixation Procedures by Country, Latin America, 2021 – 2031 (1 of 2)
- Figure 12-8: External Fixation Procedures by Country, Latin America, 2021 – 2031 (2 of 2)
- Figure 12-9: External Fixation Procedures by Country, Western Europe, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 12-10: External Fixation Procedures by Country, Central & Eastern Europe, 2021 – 2031 (1 of 2)
- Figure 12-11: External Fixation Procedures by Country, Central & Eastern Europe, 2021 – 2031 (2 of 2)
- Figure 12-12: External Fixation Procedures by Country, Middle East, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 12-13: External Fixation Procedures by Country, Asia-Pacific, 2021 – 2031 (1 of 3)
- Figure 12-14: External Fixation Procedures by Country, Asia-Pacific, 2021 – 2031 (2 of 3)
- Figure 12-15: External Fixation Procedures by Country, Asia-Pacific, 2021 – 2031 (3 of 3)
- Figure 12-16: External Fixation Procedures by Country, Africa, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 12-17: External Fixation Market by Segment, Global, 2021 – 2031 (US$M)
- Figure 12-18: External Fixation Market by Region, Global, 2021 – 2031 (US$M)
- Figure 12-19: External Fixation Market, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 12-20: Units Sold by Region, External Fixation Market, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 12-21: Average Selling Price by Region, External Fixation Market, Global, 2021 – 2031 (US$)
- Figure 12-22: Market Value by Region, External Fixation Market, Global, 2021 – 2031 (US$M)
- Figure 12-23: Circular External Fixation Market, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 12-24: Units Sold by Region, Circular External Fixation Market, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 12-25: Average Selling Price by Region, Circular External Fixation Market, Global, 2021 – 2031 (US$)
- Figure 12-26: Market Value by Region, Circular External Fixation Market, Global, 2021 – 2031 (US$M)
- Figure 12-27: Unilateral External Fixation Market, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 12-28: Units Sold by Region, Unilateral External Fixation Market, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 12-29: Average Selling Price by Region, Unilateral External Fixation Market, Global, 2021 – 2031 (US$)
- Figure 12-30: Market Value by Region, Unilateral External Fixation Market, Global, 2021 – 2031 (US$M)
- Figure 12-31: External Fixation Units Sold by Anatomy, Global, 2021 – 2031 (1 of 2)
- Figure 12-32: External Fixation Units Sold by Anatomy, Global, 2021 – 2031 (2 of 2)
- Figure 12-33: Shoulder Girdle External Fixation Units by Region, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 12-34: Upper Arm External Fixation Units by Region, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 12-35: Forearm External Fixation Units by Region, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 12-36: Hand and Wrist External Fixation Units by Region, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 12-37: Hip External Fixation Units by Region, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 12-38: Upper Leg External Fixation Units by Region, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 12-39: Knee External Fixation Units by Region, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 12-40: Lower Leg External Fixation Units by Region, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 12-41: Ankle External Fixation Units by Region, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 12-42: Foot and Toe External Fixation Units by Region, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 12-43: Leading Competitors, External Fixation Market, Global, 2024
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