U.S. Patient Positioning Systems Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Tables, Accessories), By Application (Surgery, Diagnostics), By End-use (Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers), And Segment- Industry Analysis, Share, Growth, Regional Outlook and Forecasts, 2023-2032

The U.S. patient positioning systems market size was exhibited at USD 1.6 billion in 2022 and is projected to hit around USD 2.76 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of  5.6% during the forecast period 2023 to 2032.

Key Takeaways:

• The tables dominated the market for U.S. patient positioning systems in 2022.
• The surgery application dominated the market for U.S. patient positioning systems and accounted for the largest revenue share of over 46.0% in 2022.
• The others segment consisting of radiotherapy treatments such as cancer therapies is expected to witness the highest CAGR of over 5.1% over the forecast period .
• The hospitals segment dominated the market U.S. patient positioning systems and accounted for the largest revenue share of over 52.1% in 2022.
• The ambulatory surgical centers segment is estimated to witness the highest CAGR of over 6.1% in the market U.S. patient positioning systems over the forecast period.

U.S. Patient Positioning Systems Market Report Scope

The key drivers contributing to the market growth include increasing number of diagnostic procedures, technological advancements such as automated powered systems, and growing number of surgeries. The COVID-19 pandemic led to supply chain challenges, low demand, and decreased sales in the market. The main impact of the pandemic, however, was the postponement or cancellation of elective surgeries during 2020.

Most states in the U.S. implemented a temporary ban on elective surgeries to reduce cross-infection risk to patients and providers, as well as to conserve critical resources. According to Harvard Business Review, deferred healthcare services, particularly delayed elective procedures, attributed to around 4.8% GDP decline in the U.S. economy in Q1 2020. The demand is anticipated to bounce back with the resumption of elective surgeries. The industry is driven by technological advancements. The overall digitization in healthcare, catalyzed by the COVID-19 pandemic, is expected to enable innovations such as contactless patient positioning systems and integrated robotics.

Leoni Orion is another patient positioning system that incorporates automated technology for radiotherapy treatment. Mizuho OSI offers a lineup of surgery tables specific to different specialties. Its Insite table, for example, is a radiolucent cantilevered surgery table intended for spinal and imaging procedures. Furthermore, the country has an advanced health care infrastructure than most of the countries in the globe. This makes it a lucrative market for technologies such as patient positioning systems which strengthen the competence and effectiveness of the health care organization. X-ray, CT, ultrasound, and MRI are the most common diagnostic imaging procedures performed in the U.S.

As per Harvard Health Publishing, more than 80 million CT scans are performed in the country annually. This is expected to increase demand for innovative patient positioning systems that comply with radiotherapy and diagnostics requirements, thus propelling the market growth.

Market players are involved in product developments to incorporate new technologies in their product lineup for optimum patient outcomes. Hill-rom on the other hand, launched a precision surgical table (PST 500) and lithotomy positioning devices (Yellofins Apex) in July 2020, to expand its portfolio. Similarly, in December 2020, Skytron launched GS70 Salus surgical table as part of its Guardian Series surgical tables to extend its product lineup.

Getinge, for example, launched a new surgical table-MaquetYuno II in the U.S. in May 2019-to support advanced orthopedic techniques. The multiple configurations offered in this product support various procedures such as neurosurgery and trauma surgeries and other advanced orthopedic techniques-by using one surgical table while lowering the complexity of setup. The table has an automatic lock system that prevents an accidental release of the traction bar, thereby enhancing patient safety. Moreover, it also offers flexibility with an elongation adapter for hip scopes to expand the range of medical procedures.

Product Insights

The tables dominated the market for U.S. patient positioning systems in 2022. Rising adoption of automated technology such as integrated robotic systems and the need to enable better control and precision during treatments and diagnostic procedures are the key drivers anticipated to contribute to the growth of the market for U.S. patient positioning systems. SchureMed, for instance, is a U.S.-based manufacturer of a range of procedure tables, including Endrest Major Procedure Table, Rectangle Minor and Major Procedure Table, and Hourglass Major Procedure Table. The company also provides supporting accessories in addition to its table lineup.

The accessories segment is anticipated to be the fastest-growing segment in the market for U.S. patient positioning systems over the forecast period. This growth is owing to increasing initiatives by market players. For instance, in July 2020, Hill-Rom launched a range of lithotomy positioning devices (Yellofins Apex) in the U.S. to expand its product portfolio. Yellofins Stirrups product line from the company is designed to provide elevated performance in the OR while offering greater ease of use. Besides, Getinge also offers a complete range of accessories for patient positioning. There are a variety of appropriate accessories for diverse needs and types of surgery, be it metal-free or infusion stands, and radiolucent multi-purpose plates.

Application Insights

The surgery application dominated the market for U.S. patient positioning systems and accounted for the largest revenue share of over 46.0% in 2022. Aging population in the U.S. coupled with prevalence of chronic diseases is increasing the number of surgeries performed in the country. The presence of key players and availability of insurance coverage are other factors expected to contribute to the high number of treatment procedures and surgeries, thereby contributing to market growth. Moreover, increasing use of the equipment post-surgery to provide comfort to the patient is driving the segment. It stimulates the healing process and reduces pain, which further drives the demand for the system post-surgeries.

The others segment consisting of radiotherapy treatments such as cancer therapies is expected to witness the highest CAGR of over 5.1% over the forecast period Technological advancements are estimated to propel the demand owing to increasing use of robotics and automated patient positioning systems to deliver therapies to cancer patients. As per the CDC, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the U.S. and accounts for 1 of every 4 deaths in the country. This key factor is estimated to contribute to the growth of the market for U.S. patient positioning systems.

End-use Insights

The hospitals segment dominated the market U.S. patient positioning systems and accounted for the largest revenue share of over 52.1% in 2022. The segment held the largest market share owing to greatest number of treatments and surgical and diagnostic procedures conducted within hospital settings. Increasing awareness pertinent to disease treatments and prevalence of chronic diseases, leading to rising number of diagnostic and surgical procedures being performed annually in the U.S., is propelling segment growth.

The ambulatory surgical centers segment is estimated to witness the highest CAGR of over 6.1% in the market U.S. patient positioning systems over the forecast period. According to Definitive Healthcare, there are over 9,000 active ambulatory surgery centers in the U.S. Rising number of ambulatory surgery centers, initiatives by market players, investments, and preference for outpatient surgeries is anticipated to increase the number of procedures performed in ambulatory surgery centers, thereby fueling segment growth.

Key Companies & Market Share Insights

The market is competitive in nature and market players are undertaking strategic initiatives to maintain market leadership or increase their market share. These include partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, R&D, and product launches. The Hip Positioning System by Hillrom, for example, can be customized for use in lateral and supine arthroscopic procedures by enabling adduction, flexion, abduction, and distraction of the patient’s leg. Hillrom also launched a precision surgical table, the PST 500, and lithotomy positioning devices to expand its product offerings in July 2020. Mizuho OSI on the other hand, offers a lineup of surgery tables specific to different specialties. Its Insite table, for example, is a radiolucent cantilevered surgery table intended for spinal and imaging procedures. Some of the prominent players in the U.S. patient positioning systems market include:

• Medtronic
• Stryker
• Steris
• Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
• SchureMed
• Skytron LLC
• Smith & Nephew
• Leoni AG
• Schaerer Medical AG
• Mizuho OSI

Segments Covered in the Report

This report forecasts revenue growth at country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2032. For this study, Nova one advisor, Inc. has segmented the U.S. Patient Positioning Systems market.

By Product 

• Tables
• Surgical Tables
• Examination Tables
• Radiolucent Imaging Tables
• Accessories

By Application 

• Surgery
• Diagnostics
• Others

By End-use 

• Hospitals
• Ambulatory Surgical Centers
• Others (Diagnostic Centers, Clinics)