Orthopedic Imaging Market Hits A Growth Spurt With The Launch Of A Digital Imaging Device By Agility Orthopedics To Advance Patient-Care

 

The orthopedic imaging market is likely to rise due to increasing geriatric population accompanied by growing incidences of arthritis and osteoarthritis disorder globally. Around 54 million adults in the U.S. have been reportedly diagnosed with arthritis, revealed a May 2019 report from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Similarly, the market is also driven by increasing demand for 3D orthopedic imaging devices in the North American region.

Orthopedic Imaging procedures are used to diagnose and monitor diseases and injuries, and the orthopedic technicians who perform these procedures use advanced imaging modalities, including X-rays, CT scans, MRI, PET scans and ultrasound scans to acquire the required data. Orthopedic imaging is used for more detailed studies of bones and organs and may include surgical or non-surgical imaging procedures. Concussions occurring in athletes while playing sports such as rugby, ice-hockey, American football, basketball, and others require orthopedic imaging tools to diagnose the injury. In April 2021, Agility Orthopedics introduced a digital radiography system to enhance patient care with digital imaging diagnostics.

Orthopedic radiologists use orthopedic imaging in order to diagnosis conditions, evaluate the health of patients, and plan treatments for a variety of conditions. Orthopedic radiologists have an important role in emergency medicine and surgical departments. Moreover, people who met with an accident also need to be diagnosed with these tools to identify the non-visible injuries in the body. Although, owing to the high cost associated with these diagnostic treatment, most people avoid this orthopedic option.

Considering the geographical composition, the orthopedic imaging market is sustaining very well in the North American region due to the increased volume of product approvals and launches by the regulatory authorities. Growing sales of diagnostic imaging tools are fuelling the growth of the orthopedic imaging market in the Asia Pacific region.

All orthopedic imaging techniques involve the generation of a three dimensional image of the bones or organs of interest, and the information from these images is vital in determining the nature of the problem. Advanced imaging modalities such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) scanning are used to create images of the spine and cranial cavity. These equipment are required to qualify the criteria imposed by the regulatory authorities. The Israeli company, Nano-X Imaging, received clearance for its Nanox ARC systems from the US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in April 2021 and anticipates two more clearances from the authority later this year.