The soft tissue repair market size is expected to grow from US$ 4,076.2 million in 2019 to US$ 6,677.0 million by 2025; it is estimated to record a CAGR of 8.3% from 2020 to 2025.

The aging population and sports injuries are expected to grow at a lucrative rate over the forecast period. Soft tissue injury can occur during sports and exercise activities, and sometimes daily activities can also cause these injuries. Soft tissue repair refers to a series of procedures in which the soft tissues are regenerated and reconstructed using various medical devices. The rising geriatric population worldwide is increasing the usage of orthopedic soft tissue repair procedures. A rise in awareness of such injuries and the company's efforts towards launching soft tissue repair products are projected to contribute to the growth of the global soft tissue repair market. In May 2022, Paragon 28, Inc. launched Grappler Suture Anchor System to address the challenges arising while performing soft tissue tensioning and ligament reconstruction in acute foot and ankle procedures. Additionally, the presence of highly advanced medical care facilities and high healthcare expenditure are boosting the soft tissue repair market growth in various regions.

Market Overview

Skin, tendons and ligaments, synovial tissue in joints, blood vessels, lymph vessels, peripheral nerves, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels are various types of soft tissue in the human body. Strain, a stretched or torn muscle and/or tendon, a torn or stretched ligament, contusion or bruise, tendinitis, and bursitis are common soft tissue injuries that are most prevalent among athletes and sportsmen. Soft tissue repair involves the use of fixation devices and tissue mesh or patches. Sutures, suture anchors, and interference screws are some of the fixation devices used for soft tissue fixation. Synthetic meshes, allografts, and xenografts are also used to replace the lost soft tissue in various body parts. There is an increase in the demand for soft tissue repair instruments due to an increase in the number of soft tissue injuries among adults and children and the availability of emergency treatment in hospitals. The primary drivers of the soft tissue repair market are increasing incidence of sports injuries and the growing number of orthopedic procedures. Also, increasing focus on sports medicine and soft tissue injury contributes to the growth of the soft tissue repair market.