The Hip Implants Market Is Growing with the Increasing Prevalence of Osteonecrosis
Hip implants are medical devices used to restore mobility and relieve pain associated with arthritis and other hip injuries or diseases, such as osteonecrosis. Therefore, with the increasing prevalence of osteonecrosis, demand for hip implants is also increasing rapidly. Osteonecrosis affects both men and women; affects people of all ages. It is most common among people in their thirties and forties. According to the National Organization for Rare Disorder (NORD), osteonecrosis usually affects people between 30 and 50 years of age; about 10,000 to 20,000 people develop osteonecrosis each year in the United States. This in turn is expected to propel the growth of the hip implants market . Patient characteristics such as sex, age, weight, overall health, and activity level are some major factors that influence the outcome and longevity of a hip implant device. The first metallic hip replacement surgery was performed in 1940 at Columbia Hospital in Columbia by American surgeon Dr. Austin ...