Biodegradable Bone Graft Polymers Market Analysis

Biodegradable Bone Graft Polymers Market Analysis

Joint reconstruction (knee, hip and extremities) was the largest application in 2016 and will grow second fastest followed by spine applications in terms of CAGR in the forecasted period. Rise in population, improved medical facilities and insurance coverage will be some of the drivers for the joint reconstruction application market.
 

Spinal fusion application is estimated to be the fastest growing market during the forecasted period especially in North America & Europe owing to rise in old population and rise in degenerative disc disease.
 

Craniomaxilliofacial (head, neck, face) applications is projected to remain steady growing along with ortho biologics applications during forecast period.
 

The report includes market analysis of various biodegradable bone graft polymers such as polylactic acid (PLA), poly glycolic acid (PG), polycaprolactone (PCL), chitosan and collagen. PLA, PG & PCL are classified under synthetic polymers whereas chitosan and collagen are classified as natural polymers.
 

Polylactic acid accounted for the largest share in the market as it is most widely researched material and can be combined to form different copolymers such as PLLA, Poly D-lactic acid (PDLA) and others.
 

Polyglycolic acid was widely used in absorbable sutures and has a global reach, making the segment an important driving force for biodegradable bone graft polymers. Copolymers made from PLLA polymer (poly-l-lactic acid) and PLLA-PGA copolymer are gaining share in the total synthetic bone graft materials market. These materials degrade on their own and need not be removed surgically after healing process has completed. These copolymers are prominently used in the orofacial area, reducing the need for additional plastic surgeries, particularly in case of fractures.
 

Natural polymer materials such as chitosan and collagen are gaining importance as they are degradable and biocompatible & can be used as bone graft materials. Chitosan is a flexible material and can be converted into fibers, membranes, 3D scaffolds and injectable materials.
 

Geographically, North America is forecasted to be the largest market of biodegradable bone graft polymers by 2024 owing to rise in old population and increase in lifestyle diseases such as obesity and others.
 

Europe Biodegradable bone graft polymers market size was more than USD 90 million by 2016 and is estimated to grow at a steady rate. Rising demand and awareness from developing countries in Eastern Europe will fuel the growth of biodegradable bone graft polymers. Germany was the largest market for biodegradable bone graft polymers in 2016 in Europe.