The Global Medical Crutches Market size is expected to reach $1.05 billion by 2028, rising at a market growth of 6.5% CAGR during the forecast period.
The assistive aids that transfer the weight from legs to the upper body are known as crutches. They are medical devices which are designed to help in the ambulation. They are majorly used to assist individuals with lower extremity injuries and/or neurological impairment. Generally, most crutches are classified into following categories, axilla or underarm, forearm and platform.
It is quite common to use crutches after surgery or injury. All kinds of sports injuries such as sprain, ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) tears or a torn meniscus, may require an individual to use a crutch while recovering. One might need crutches after breaking a bone in their leg, foot, or knee. A healthcare provider may also prescribe crutches if an individual experience an injury like an Achilles tendon rupture or tendinitis.
Also, a Crutcher is needed after surgery on the lower body, including standard procedures like arthroscopic surgery. Indications for crutches are any permanent or temporary conditions where compromise of lower extremity balance and weight bearing exists. An individual with enough upper body strength and coordination to support and move their body weight may use crutches. Axilla crutches are the most common type of crutches.
Their ease of usage makes them an excellent option for many individuals. These crutches are best for short-term use. The design is intended to transfer most of the user’s body weight to the torso and arms. Most healthcare facilities discharge patients with axilla crutches for immediate usage. Forearm clutches are better for long-term uses. The weight of the user is transferred majorly to their entire upper arm. The user needs good upper body strength to use these crutches correctly. Individuals with long-term disabilities planning to be more active or participate in sports may choose forearm crutches.
The market research report covers the analysis of key stake holders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include Breg, Inc. (Orthofix Medical Inc.), Cardinal Health, Inc., Sunrise Medical, Inc., Nova Medical Products, Millennial Medical, CHINESPORT S.p.a., iWALKFree, Inc., Home Medical Products, Valley Tool & Die, Inc., and A.M.G. Medical, Inc.
The assistive aids that transfer the weight from legs to the upper body are known as crutches. They are medical devices which are designed to help in the ambulation. They are majorly used to assist individuals with lower extremity injuries and/or neurological impairment. Generally, most crutches are classified into following categories, axilla or underarm, forearm and platform.
It is quite common to use crutches after surgery or injury. All kinds of sports injuries such as sprain, ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) tears or a torn meniscus, may require an individual to use a crutch while recovering. One might need crutches after breaking a bone in their leg, foot, or knee. A healthcare provider may also prescribe crutches if an individual experience an injury like an Achilles tendon rupture or tendinitis.
Also, a Crutcher is needed after surgery on the lower body, including standard procedures like arthroscopic surgery. Indications for crutches are any permanent or temporary conditions where compromise of lower extremity balance and weight bearing exists. An individual with enough upper body strength and coordination to support and move their body weight may use crutches. Axilla crutches are the most common type of crutches.
Their ease of usage makes them an excellent option for many individuals. These crutches are best for short-term use. The design is intended to transfer most of the user’s body weight to the torso and arms. Most healthcare facilities discharge patients with axilla crutches for immediate usage. Forearm clutches are better for long-term uses. The weight of the user is transferred majorly to their entire upper arm. The user needs good upper body strength to use these crutches correctly. Individuals with long-term disabilities planning to be more active or participate in sports may choose forearm crutches.
COVID-19 Impact Analysis
The COVID-19 pandemic initially led to a negative impact on demand for products. The supply chain was majorly disrupted due to the pandemic. The pandemic impacted the overall logistics and shipping of crutches while also increasing the cost of container shipping. The increasing supply chain and logistics cost harmed the company’s finances and liquidity. In addition, the pandemic has negatively impacted market growth as COVID-19 compelled governments around the world to impose strict lockdowns and restrict the shipment of non-essential goods. This resulted in a significant reduction in the supply of critical raw materials to manufacture crutches.Market Growth Factors
Increasing geriatric population
Every nation in the world is experiencing growth in both the size and the proportion of older adults in the population. According to World Health Organization (WHO), by 2030, every 1 in 6 people will be aged 60 or above. At this time, the share of the population aged 60 years and above will rise from 1 billion in 2020 to 1.4 billion. By 2050, the world's population aged 60 years and beyond will double to around 2.1 billion. Due to this, the increasing geriatric population will also raise the usage of medical crutches and thereby propelling the market growth.The rising cases of arthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis in developing and developed nations. It is a chronic, progressive musculoskeletal disorder characterized by the gradual loss of cartilage in joints which causes bone rubbing, creates pain, impaired movement, and stiffness. Osteoarthritis majorly affects the elderly population. It is a significant cause of disability in older adults globally. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), globally 9.6% of men and 18% of women above the age of 60 have symptomatic osteoarthritis, have limitations in movement, and 25% can’t perform their daily activities. Therefore, boosting the medical crutches market.Market Restraining Factor
Patients opting for alternate options
Arthritis is generally a chronic disease and sometimes leads to disability. However, there are many ways to lessen these problems. One of the ways to permanently get rid of the problem are surgeries. Joint surgery can offer various benefits, and out of them, pain relief is the most essential. The knee supports a lot of weight and is subjected to lifelong demands. It is prone to injury due to its exposed position and the stress the knee bears. Thus, the orthopedic surgeons nowadays offer several surgical procedures for a painful knee providing the results that may not be achieved through therapy. Hence, many patients are opting for surgeries rather than crutches due to the permanent effect of the surgeries, which is expected to hinder the growth of the medical crutches market.Product Outlook
On the basis of product, the medical crutches market is divided into underarm, forearm, tetrapod, leg support, and others. The forearm segment witnessed the largest revenue share in the medical crutches market in 2021. This is due to their utilization by people with permanent disabilities and individuals who sustained short-term injuries. Accidents or some illnesses majorly cause these disabilities. People in their old age also use these crutches. The rising incidences of road accidents and the growing geriatric population are expected to increase their demands and thereby surging the segment’s growth in the projected period.Material Outlook
By material, the medical crutches market is classified into wood, metal alloy, carbon or glass fiber reinforced composite and others. The metal alloy segment projected the highest revenue share in the medical crutches market in 2021. This is because they are lightweight, durable, and inexpensive, which makes them preferable to people who require crutches for a longer time. They have movable hand grips and are padded with foam making them comfortable for usage. Also, they have springs and shock absorbers which reduce exhaustion from the user. These features of the metal alloy are expected to boost the segment’s growth in the projected period.End-Use Outlook
Based on the end-use, the medical crutches market is bifurcated into children, adults and others. The children segment covered a prominent revenue share in the medical crutches market in 2021. This is due to the rising number of children with some kind of disability. The children's crutches are designed for little arms and legs, which aids in enhancing mobility. In addition, these crutches help the children to fast-track recovery and give mobility support. These features of the children's crutches will boost the market segment's expansion in the forecasted period.Regional Outlook
Region-wise, the medical crutches market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA. The North America region generated the highest revenue share in the medical crutches market in 2021. This is because of the factors like the advancement in the healthcare infrastructure, the high aging population, and favorable government policies. Also, most of the key market players are present in the region. The presence of many major market players, with the increasing healthcare infrastructure and geriatric population, will propel the medical crutches market in the region.The market research report covers the analysis of key stake holders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include Breg, Inc. (Orthofix Medical Inc.), Cardinal Health, Inc., Sunrise Medical, Inc., Nova Medical Products, Millennial Medical, CHINESPORT S.p.a., iWALKFree, Inc., Home Medical Products, Valley Tool & Die, Inc., and A.M.G. Medical, Inc.
Scope of the Study
Market Segments Covered in the Report:
By Product
- Forearm
- Underarm
- Tetrapod
- Leg Support
- Others
By End User
- Adults
- Children
- Others
By Material
- Metal Alloy
- Wood
- Carbon Or Glass Fiber Reinforced Composite
- Others
By Geography
North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Rest of North America
Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Russia
- Spain
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
LAMEA
- Brazil
- Argentina
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Rest of LAMEA
Key Market Players
List of Companies Profiled in the Report:
- Breg, Inc. (Orthofix Medical Inc.)
- Cardinal Health, Inc
- Sunrise Medical, Inc
- Nova Medical Products
- Millennial Medical
- CHINESPORT S.p.a
- iWALKFree, Inc
- Home Medical Products
- Valley Tool & Die, Inc
- A.M.G. Medical, Inc
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 Global Medical Crutches Market, by Product
1.4.2 Global Medical Crutches Market, by End User
1.4.3 Global Medical Crutches Market, by Material
1.4.4 Global Medical Crutches Market, by Geography
1.5 Methodology for the research
Chapter 2. Market Overview
2.1 Introduction
2.1.1 Overview
2.1.1.1 Market Composition & Scenario
2.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
2.2.1 Market Drivers
2.2.2 Market Restraints
Chapter 3. Global Medical Crutches Market by Product
3.1 Global Forearm Market by Region
3.2 Global Underarm Market by Region
3.3 Global Tetrapod Market by Region
3.4 Global Leg Support Market by Region
3.5 Global Others Market by Region
Chapter 4. Global Medical Crutches Market by End-user
4.1 Global Adults Market by Region
4.2 Global Children Market by Region
4.3 Global Others Market by Region
Chapter 5. Global Medical Crutches Market by Material
5.1 Global Metal Alloy Market by Region
5.2 Global Wood Market by Region
5.3 Global Carbon Or Glass Fiber Reinforced Composite Market by Region
5.4 Global Others Market by Region
Chapter 6. Global Medical Crutches Market by Region
6.1 North America Medical Crutches Market
6.1.1 North America Medical Crutches Market by Product
6.1.1.1 North America Forearm Market by Country
6.1.1.2 North America Underarm Market by Country
6.1.1.3 North America Tetrapod Market by Country
6.1.1.4 North America Leg Support Market by Country
6.1.1.5 North America Others Market by Country
6.1.2 North America Medical Crutches Market by End-user
6.1.2.1 North America Adults Market by Country
6.1.2.2 North America Children Market by Country
6.1.2.3 North America Others Market by Country
6.1.3 North America Medical Crutches Market by Material
6.1.3.1 North America Metal Alloy Market by Country
6.1.3.2 North America Wood Market by Country
6.1.3.3 North America Carbon Or Glass Fiber Reinforced Composite Market by Country
6.1.3.4 North America Others Market by Country
6.1.4 North America Medical Crutches Market by Country
6.1.4.1 US Medical Crutches Market
6.1.4.1.1 US Medical Crutches Market by Product
6.1.4.1.2 US Medical Crutches Market by End-user
6.1.4.1.3 US Medical Crutches Market by Material
6.1.4.2 Canada Medical Crutches Market
6.1.4.2.1 Canada Medical Crutches Market by Product
6.1.4.2.2 Canada Medical Crutches Market by End-user
6.1.4.2.3 Canada Medical Crutches Market by Material
6.1.4.3 Mexico Medical Crutches Market
6.1.4.3.1 Mexico Medical Crutches Market by Product
6.1.4.3.2 Mexico Medical Crutches Market by End-user
6.1.4.3.3 Mexico Medical Crutches Market by Material
6.1.4.4 Rest of North America Medical Crutches Market
6.1.4.4.1 Rest of North America Medical Crutches Market by Product
6.1.4.4.2 Rest of North America Medical Crutches Market by End-user
6.1.4.4.3 Rest of North America Medical Crutches Market by Material
6.2 Europe Medical Crutches Market
6.2.1 Europe Medical Crutches Market by Product
6.2.1.1 Europe Forearm Market by Country
6.2.1.2 Europe Underarm Market by Country
6.2.1.3 Europe Tetrapod Market by Country
6.2.1.4 Europe Leg Support Market by Country
6.2.1.5 Europe Others Market by Country
6.2.2 Europe Medical Crutches Market by End-user
6.2.2.1 Europe Adults Market by Country
6.2.2.2 Europe Children Market by Country
6.2.2.3 Europe Others Market by Country
6.2.3 Europe Medical Crutches Market by Material
6.2.3.1 Europe Metal Alloy Market by Country
6.2.3.2 Europe Wood Market by Country
6.2.3.3 Europe Carbon Or Glass Fiber Reinforced Composite Market by Country
6.2.3.4 Europe Others Market by Country
6.2.4 Europe Medical Crutches Market by Country
6.2.4.1 Germany Medical Crutches Market
6.2.4.1.1 Germany Medical Crutches Market by Product
6.2.4.1.2 Germany Medical Crutches Market by End-user
6.2.4.1.3 Germany Medical Crutches Market by Material
6.2.4.2 UK Medical Crutches Market
6.2.4.2.1 UK Medical Crutches Market by Product
6.2.4.2.2 UK Medical Crutches Market by End-user
6.2.4.2.3 UK Medical Crutches Market by Material
6.2.4.3 France Medical Crutches Market
6.2.4.3.1 France Medical Crutches Market by Product
6.2.4.3.2 France Medical Crutches Market by End-user
6.2.4.3.3 France Medical Crutches Market by Material
6.2.4.4 Russia Medical Crutches Market
6.2.4.4.1 Russia Medical Crutches Market by Product
6.2.4.4.2 Russia Medical Crutches Market by End-user
6.2.4.4.3 Russia Medical Crutches Market by Material
6.2.4.5 Spain Medical Crutches Market
6.2.4.5.1 Spain Medical Crutches Market by Product
6.2.4.5.2 Spain Medical Crutches Market by End-user
6.2.4.5.3 Spain Medical Crutches Market by Material
6.2.4.6 Italy Medical Crutches Market
6.2.4.6.1 Italy Medical Crutches Market by Product
6.2.4.6.2 Italy Medical Crutches Market by End-user
6.2.4.6.3 Italy Medical Crutches Market by Material
6.2.4.7 Rest of Europe Medical Crutches Market
6.2.4.7.1 Rest of Europe Medical Crutches Market by Product
6.2.4.7.2 Rest of Europe Medical Crutches Market by End-user
6.2.4.7.3 Rest of Europe Medical Crutches Market by Material
6.3 Asia Pacific Medical Crutches Market
6.3.1 Asia Pacific Medical Crutches Market by Product
6.3.1.1 Asia Pacific Forearm Market by Country
6.3.1.2 Asia Pacific Underarm Market by Country
6.3.1.3 Asia Pacific Tetrapod Market by Country
6.3.1.4 Asia Pacific Leg Support Market by Country
6.3.1.5 Asia Pacific Others Market by Country
6.3.2 Asia Pacific Medical Crutches Market by End-user
6.3.2.1 Asia Pacific Adults Market by Country
6.3.2.2 Asia Pacific Children Market by Country
6.3.2.3 Asia Pacific Others Market by Country
6.3.3 Asia Pacific Medical Crutches Market by Material
6.3.3.1 Asia Pacific Metal Alloy Market by Country
6.3.3.2 Asia Pacific Wood Market by Country
6.3.3.3 Asia Pacific Carbon Or Glass Fiber Reinforced Composite Market by Country
6.3.3.4 Asia Pacific Others Market by Country
6.3.4 Asia Pacific Medical Crutches Market by Country
6.3.4.1 China Medical Crutches Market
6.3.4.1.1 China Medical Crutches Market by Product
6.3.4.1.2 China Medical Crutches Market by End-user
6.3.4.1.3 China Medical Crutches Market by Material
6.3.4.2 Japan Medical Crutches Market
6.3.4.2.1 Japan Medical Crutches Market by Product
6.3.4.2.2 Japan Medical Crutches Market by End-user
6.3.4.2.3 Japan Medical Crutches Market by Material
6.3.4.3 India Medical Crutches Market
6.3.4.3.1 India Medical Crutches Market by Product
6.3.4.3.2 India Medical Crutches Market by End-user
6.3.4.3.3 India Medical Crutches Market by Material
6.3.4.4 South Korea Medical Crutches Market
6.3.4.4.1 South Korea Medical Crutches Market by Product
6.3.4.4.2 South Korea Medical Crutches Market by End-user
6.3.4.4.3 South Korea Medical Crutches Market by Material
6.3.4.5 Singapore Medical Crutches Market
6.3.4.5.1 Singapore Medical Crutches Market by Product
6.3.4.5.2 Singapore Medical Crutches Market by End-user
6.3.4.5.3 Singapore Medical Crutches Market by Material
6.3.4.6 Malaysia Medical Crutches Market
6.3.4.6.1 Malaysia Medical Crutches Market by Product
6.3.4.6.2 Malaysia Medical Crutches Market by End-user
6.3.4.6.3 Malaysia Medical Crutches Market by Material
6.3.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific Medical Crutches Market
6.3.4.7.1 Rest of Asia Pacific Medical Crutches Market by Product
6.3.4.7.2 Rest of Asia Pacific Medical Crutches Market by End-user
6.3.4.7.3 Rest of Asia Pacific Medical Crutches Market by Material
6.4 LAMEA Medical Crutches Market
6.4.1 LAMEA Medical Crutches Market by Product
6.4.1.1 LAMEA Forearm Market by Country
6.4.1.2 LAMEA Underarm Market by Country
6.4.1.3 LAMEA Tetrapod Market by Country
6.4.1.4 LAMEA Leg Support Market by Country
6.4.1.5 LAMEA Others Market by Country
6.4.2 LAMEA Medical Crutches Market by End-user
6.4.2.1 LAMEA Adults Market by Country
6.4.2.2 LAMEA Children Market by Country
6.4.2.3 LAMEA Others Market by Country
6.4.3 LAMEA Medical Crutches Market by Material
6.4.3.1 LAMEA Metal Alloy Market by Country
6.4.3.2 LAMEA Wood Market by Country
6.4.3.3 LAMEA Carbon Or Glass Fiber Reinforced Composite Market by Country
6.4.3.4 LAMEA Others Market by Country
6.4.4 LAMEA Medical Crutches Market by Country
6.4.4.1 Brazil Medical Crutches Market
6.4.4.1.1 Brazil Medical Crutches Market by Product
6.4.4.1.2 Brazil Medical Crutches Market by End-user
6.4.4.1.3 Brazil Medical Crutches Market by Material
6.4.4.2 Argentina Medical Crutches Market
6.4.4.2.1 Argentina Medical Crutches Market by Product
6.4.4.2.2 Argentina Medical Crutches Market by End-user
6.4.4.2.3 Argentina Medical Crutches Market by Material
6.4.4.3 UAE Medical Crutches Market
6.4.4.3.1 UAE Medical Crutches Market by Product
6.4.4.3.2 UAE Medical Crutches Market by End-user
6.4.4.3.3 UAE Medical Crutches Market by Material
6.4.4.4 Saudi Arabia Medical Crutches Market
6.4.4.4.1 Saudi Arabia Medical Crutches Market by Product
6.4.4.4.2 Saudi Arabia Medical Crutches Market by End-user
6.4.4.4.3 Saudi Arabia Medical Crutches Market by Material
6.4.4.5 South Africa Medical Crutches Market
6.4.4.5.1 South Africa Medical Crutches Market by Product
6.4.4.5.2 South Africa Medical Crutches Market by End-user
6.4.4.5.3 South Africa Medical Crutches Market by Material
6.4.4.6 Nigeria Medical Crutches Market
6.4.4.6.1 Nigeria Medical Crutches Market by Product
6.4.4.6.2 Nigeria Medical Crutches Market by End-user
6.4.4.6.3 Nigeria Medical Crutches Market by Material
6.4.4.7 Rest of LAMEA Medical Crutches Market
6.4.4.7.1 Rest of LAMEA Medical Crutches Market by Product
6.4.4.7.2 Rest of LAMEA Medical Crutches Market by End-user
6.4.4.7.3 Rest of LAMEA Medical Crutches Market by Material
Chapter 7. Company Profiles
7.1 Breg, Inc. (Orthofix Medical Inc.)
7.1.1 Company Overview
7.1.2 Financial Analysis
7.1.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.1.4 Research & Development Expenses
7.2 Cardinal Health, Inc.
7.2.1 Company Overview
7.2.2 Financial Analysis
7.2.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.3 Sunrise Medical, Inc.
7.3.1 Company Overview
7.4 Nova Medical Products
7.4.1 Company Overview
7.5 Millennial Medical
7.5.1 Company Overview
7.6 CHINESPORT S.p.a.
7.6.1 Company Overview
7.7 iWALKFree, Inc.
7.7.1 Company Overview
7.8 Home Medical Products
7.8.1 Company Overview
7.9 Valley Tool & Die, Inc.
7.9.1 Company Overview
7.10. A.M.G. Medical, Inc.
7.10.1 Company Overview
Companies Mentioned
- Breg, Inc. (Orthofix Medical Inc.)
- Cardinal Health, Inc.
- Sunrise Medical, Inc.
- Nova Medical Products
- Millennial Medical
- CHINESPORT S.p.a.
- iWALKFree, Inc.
- Home Medical Products
- Valley Tool & Die, Inc.
- A.M.G. Medical, Inc.
Methodology
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Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 202 |
| Published | January 2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2021 - 2028 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 683 Million |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 1053.6 Million |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 6.5% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 10 |
