Market Trends of UAE Spinal Surgery Devices Industry
Thoracolumbar Fusion Segment is Expected to Register Significant CAGR Over the Forecast Period in the UAE Spinal Surgery Devices Market
Thoracolumbar fusion is a complex procedure that requires the use of screws that are inserted between the vertebrae to be fused, followed by the placement of bone graft material around the screws. The screws that are used during this operation are made of titanium and are usually placed for a lifetime. It provides an effective treatment option for patients suffering from lumbar spinal stenosis and advanced alternative treatment for decompression spine surgery. The physiological changes in the body of older people and prolonged exposure to risk factors increase the incidence rates of spine disorders, which may require surgical intervention.
The thoracolumbar fusion segment is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period owing to the factors such as the increasing numbers of spinal disorders and the growing geriatric population. Trauma falls, crashes, and traffic accidents are all common causes of spinal fusion injuries. For instance, as per an article published in NCBI, in June 2022, it has been observed that in the United Arab Emirates, a herniated or compressed disc is the most common cause of back pain, accounting for five to twenty cases per 1,000 persons each year. Also, according to the 2022 statistics published by United Nation Population Fund, about 83% of the people living in the United Arab Emirates were aged between 15-64 years, and 2% of the population was aged 65 years and above in 2022. Thus, the high number of spinal disorders cases among the population and aging population who are more prone to develop age-related problems is expected to increase the demand for spinal surgeries due to unstable spine, hence propelling the growth of the segment.
Therefore, due to the aforementioned factors, such as spinal problems and the aging population, the studied segment is expected to grow over the forecast period.
Arthroplasty Devices Segment is Expected to Have the Significant Market Share Over the Forecast Period
Artificial disc replacement, also known as arthroplasty, is the replacement of a damaged spinal disc with an artificial manufactured disc. An artificial disc is developed to support the vertebrae while maintaining rotation, side-to-side bending, and back-and-forth bending.
The arthroplasty devices segment is expected to grow over the forecast period owing to the factors such as the increasing number of spinal deformities among the population that experience an unstable movement of the lumbar spine or immobilizing a painful vertebral motion.
According to an article published in the Journal of Orthopedic Translation, in September 2022, it has been observed that total disc arthroplasty, or artificial disc replacement, has become more widely used by surgeons to lower the risk of adjacent segment disease (ASD) and intersegmental immobility and it is considered as the viable treatment options for lower cervical spine following fusion (ACDF). In addition, as per the same source, artificial disc arthroplasty was primarily developed to reduce the occurrence of ASD and restore the flexible function of surgically removed intervertebral discs. This has increased the adoption of arthroplasty devices among surgeons and is commonly practiced in clinics. This is anticipated to fuel the segment's growth.
Therefore, due to the aforementioned factors the studied segment is anticipated to grow over the forecast period.
