The Global Shoulder Replacement Market: Driven by an Aging Population, Sports Injuries, Advancements in Reverse Total Arthroplasty, and the Pursuit of Restored Mobility and Function
The Shoulder Replacement (Arthroplasty) Market is experiencing significant and accelerating growth, fundamentally driven by the increasing life expectancy of the global population and the desire of active elderly patients to maintain mobility and a high quality of life. The primary market catalyst is the high prevalence of debilitating shoulder joint conditions, including osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and, crucially, complex rotator cuff tear arthropathy, which requires surgical intervention to alleviate chronic pain and restore function. The discussion must emphasize the transformative role of Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (RTSA), which, by reversing the position of the ball and socket, has become the dominant procedure for patients with irreparable rotator cuff damage, expanding the treatable patient population and driving high market value. Continuous innovation in implant design…