Global Hallux Rigidus Market Size, Share, Forecast Report, 2020-2027

Hallux rigidus is an arthritic condition often leading to pain and stiffness within the joint located behind the big toe. Hallux rigidus is a syndrome related to degeneration of the first MTP joint. It leads to a limitation in joint range of motion and painful ambulation.

Hallux rigidus can be caused by either a traumatic injury or through overuse of the foot. Overpronation or too much stress on the joint is one of the reasons. Repetitive weight bearing in a dorsiflexed position such as when walking up mountains or driving forward in a rugby scrum or similar conditions can be a factor.

Other causes include traumatic injury such as stubbing the big toe causing cartilage damage in the joint. Rheumatoid arthritis which is inflammatory wear and tear of the joint, as well as gout which is a form of arthritis caused by excessive uric acid in the joint, can also cause hallux rigidus.

The global hallux rigidus market is majorly driven by increasing geriatric population, rising diabetic mass, and rising road mishaps. According to the U.S. Population Reference Bureau, the number of Americans aged 65 and older is projected to 98 million by 2060 from 46 million as of 2014. Similarly, the 65-and-older age group will rise to nearly 24 percent by 2030 from 15 percent as of 2015.
Segments

The global hallux rigidus infection market is segmented on the basis of treatment, diagnosis, and end-users.

On the basis of the treatment, the market is segmented into non-surgical treatment and surgical treatment. Further, the non-surgical treatment is sub-segmented into shoe modifications, orthotic devices, medications, injection therapy, and physical therapy. And the surgical treatment is sub-segmented into bone spur removal (cheilectomy), joint fusion (arthrodesis), joint resurfacing (interpositional arthroplasty), and joint replacement (arthroplasty).

On the basis of diagnosis, the market is segmented into X-ray, CT scan, and MRI.

On the basis of the end users, the market is segmented into hospitals & surgical centers, home cares, and orthopedic specialty clinics.
Key Players

Some of the key players in fu market are are DePuy Synthes Companies, Stryker, Zimmer Biomet, Smith & Nephew, Wright Medical Group N.V., Advanced Orthopaedic Solutions, Integra LifeSciences Corporation, and Acumed, Bioretec Ltd. among others.