A press release from Market Watch reports that the global fixed and mobile C-arms market size is projected to reach $1.746 billion by 2026, from $1.557 billion in 2020. This indicates a predicted compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.9% during 2021-2026.
C-arms have radiographic capabilities, though they are used primarily for fluoroscopic imaging during surgical, orthopedic, critical care and emergency care procedures. Mobile C-arms are expected to witness the fastest growth over the forecast period because of tailored imaging solutions for a diverse range of clinical applications and greater flexibility in selection of navigation system. In addition, mobile C-arms have better maneuverability and precision and provide immediate hard copies of images, if need be, which expedites growth of the overall C-arms market.
A Grand View Research report on the global C-arm market focuses on the 2018-2025 forecast period and states, “The global fixed and mobile C-arms market size was valued at $1.68 billion in 2016 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.4% over the forecast period.”
Mordor Intelligence reports that the 2020 to 2025 forecast period will experience market growth.
“The C-arm market is expected to register a CAGR of nearly 3.62% during the forecast period. The major factors driving the growth of the market include the rising geriatric population and the increasing incidence of chronic diseases, advancements in maneuverability and imaging capabilities, and increasing demand in emerging economies,” Mordor intelligence states.
“Imaging systems are becoming an essential technology and are present in nearly all well-equipped hospitals. Specialists in fields, such as surgery, orthopedics, traumatology, vascular surgery, and cardiology use C-arms for intraoperative imaging,” the firm adds. “The devices provide high-resolution X-ray images in real-time, which helps physicians to monitor progress at any point during the operation and immediately make necessary corrections. As a result, treatment results are better and the patient’s recovery is also faster. C-arms are currently being used in several areas of medicine and their applications are expected to increase over time. These factors, along with the increasing demand for health care infrastructure in developing countries, are driving the C-arms market.”
Mordor Intelligence also predicts growth in the mini C-arm market in coming years.
“With an increasing focus on the portability of C-arms, there is a significant market opportunity for companies producing mini C-arms. Several mini C-arms are designed explicitly for extremity imaging and have a smaller footprint, along with increased mobility compared to the full-size c-arms,” according to Mordor Intelligence. “Currently available systems in the mini C-arm category vary significantly in size and cost depending upon the functionality offered for the procedures. Manufacturers are differentiating their products on the basis of mobility, the field of view and by including alternate imaging technologies. For instance, OrthoScan Inc.’s FD Pulse is the world’s first mini C-Arm equipped with pulsed fluoroscopy. The mini C-arms segment is expected to register several product launches during the forecast period, as companies are upgrading their product offerings at a fast pace by launching new products in this segment. Hence, owing to aforementioned factors, along with rising geriatric population and increasing incidence of chronic disease, the market is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period.”
The research form goes on to predict the importance of the United States in this imaging market.
“The United States is expected to hold largest market share over the forecast period owing to the high standards of health care infrastructure in the United States. Due to the strict regulatory oversight in the United States, all the C-arms are replaced as per the replacement schedule stipulated by the health care regulatory authorities, which ensures that the new sales of C-arms in the United States are pretty consistent,” according to Mordor Intelligence. “The United States is currently the largest market in the world for C-arms and that can be credited to their huge installed base which ensures a large number of replacements each year. Furthermore, the high frequency of diagnostic examination, rising geriatric population and increasing prevalence of chronic diseases are also supplementing the C-arm market in the United States.”
