Global Carpal Tunnel Release Systems Market Research Report: Forecast (2024-2030)

Market Definition

Carpal tunnel release systems are used to perform carpal tunnel release procedures to alleviate the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition characterized by numbness, tingling, weakness, or pain in the hand & wrist. The carpal tunnel release procedure can be performed using either open or endoscopic release systems, depending on the patient's condition and the surgeon's preference. These systems are safe & effective in improving hand and wrist function and alleviating discomfort caused by carpal tunnel syndrome.

Market Insights & Analysis: Global Carpal Tunnel Release Systems Market (2024-30):

The Global Carpal Tunnel Release Systems Market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 5.35% during the forecast period, i.e., 2024-30. The market growth is attributed to the rising prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome and the growing preference for minimally invasive devices offering less pain & faster recovery. The prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome has been increasing among the women population, who are almost three times more likely to suffer carpal tunnel syndrome than men. Also, with the increasing age of women, the chances of the incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome increases. For instance,

• In 2022, as per the data published by the World Bank, about 434.3 million females had their aged 65 and above, which is up from around 396.4 million in 2019.

Hence, as the old-aged women population is growing enormously across the globe, more women would reach the menopausal stage and are more likely to develop carpal tunnel syndrome due to hormonal changes, thereby increasing the demand for carpal tunnel release systems for effective surgery & treatment. Further, the surge in demand for these systems has led to an increment in the number of strategic activities, including acquisitions & mergers by the key companies to boost their product portfolio and gain market share in the carpal tunnel release systems. These efforts by global companies are anticipated to drive the market growth in the coming years as well.

Global Carpal Tunnel Release Systems Market Driver:

Growing Working Population Witnessing the Issue of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome to Elevate Market Expansion – Carpal tunnel syndrome has been increasingly recognized as an occupational hazard, with a surge in cases attributed to the proliferation of jobs involving extensive computer use, exposure to vibrating machinery, and repetitive tasks. Also, over the past few years, there has been a rise in the percentage of people working as garment workers, butchers, grocery checkers, electronics assembly workers, typists, musicians, packers, etc. The workers have to perform repetitive tasks and hence, they have been at a higher risk for carpal tunnel syndrome.

With that, the demand for carpal tunnel release systems has witnessed a rise, propelling the global Carpal Tunnel Release Systems Market. Moreover, the heightened focus on occupational health & workplace safety is poised to raise awareness about carpal tunnel syndrome and available interventions, including surgical approaches such as carpal tunnel release systems. Hence, as awareness increases, it would impact the Global Carpal Tunnel Release Systems Market positively in the coming years.

Global Carpal Tunnel Release Systems Market Opportunity:

Emerging Economies Being the Key Growth Frontier for the Global Carpal Tunnel Release Systems Market – A significant growth opportunity for the Global Carpal Tunnel Release Systems Market lies in emerging economies. Many developing countries like China, India, South Africa, etc., witness a huge prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome, considering the majority are employed in jobs involving strenuous repetitive tasks. Along with that, the healthcare industry in these countries is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by technological advancements, increasing patient expectations, and the need for efficient healthcare delivery systems. Following that governments are investing in setting up new medical facilities that are equipped with high-tech medical equipment and would cater to large groups of the population. For instance,

• In 2022, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Services Group, Saudi Arabia announced a new hospital project in Riyadh City which is expected to be completed during the first quarter of the year 2025.

Thus, the setting up of newer facilities would also create an opportunity for generating the demand for carpal tunnel release systems to provide appropriate care and treatment to patients with carpal tunnel syndrome across emerging economies in the coming years.

Global Carpal Tunnel Release Systems Market Challenges:

Lack of Appropriate Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – The lack of appropriate diagnosis for carpal tunnel syndrome has been affecting the overall market for carpal tunnel release systems. The lack of a diagnosis for carpal tunnel syndrome was attributed to several factors, including symptom misinterpretation, lack of awareness among healthcare providers, limited clinical evaluation, underestimation of occupational factors, and others. In addition, symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, such as numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and wrist, have been mistaken for other conditions like arthritis or tendonitis.

Also, as healthcare providers across underdeveloped and developing countries have not been adequately trained to recognize the signs and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, it has been further creating another hurdle in the appropriate diagnosis. Therefore, all this delayed diagnosis and treatment have eventually led to limited demand for carpal tunnel release systems over the historical years.

Global Carpal Tunnel Release Systems Market Trend:

Rising Advancements within Ultrasound-Guided Carpal Tunnel Release Systems – The various technological advancements that have enhanced the precision and safety of carpal tunnel release surgeries have impacted the market positively. Among these technological advancements, the development of ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release systems has been the foremost one. Ultrasound-guided systems allow the performance of carpal tunnel release with smaller incisions and considered a safe, effective, and less invasive alternative to traditional surgery systems. These systems offered statistically significant long-term relief of carpal tunnel syndrome leading to high patient satisfaction. As a result, the demand for ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release systems has increased among patients and healthcare providers across the globe. 

Further, ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release systems have now been clinically tested to be used in office settings to offer much safer and less expensive carpal tunnel release surgeries. Hence, the development of technologically advanced ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel syndrome systems with applications across diverse settings is anticipated to drive the market in the upcoming years as well.

Global Carpal Tunnel Release Systems Market (2024-30): Segmentation Analysis

The Global Carpal Tunnel Release Systems Market study by MarkNtel Advisors evaluates & highlights the major trends & influencing factors in each segment & includes predictions for the period 2024-2030 at the regional global. In accordance to the analysis, the market has been further classified as:

Based on Product Type

• Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release System
• Open Carpal Tunnel Release System

The Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel release system segment held a major share if the Global Carpal Tunnel Release Systems Market. The shift towards minimally invasive procedures has been driving the market growth. As endoscopic systems, offer significant advantages over traditional open techniques, including enhanced recovery, reduced pillar pain, minimal scarring, and quicker return to work, it has been better preferred among consumers. Additionally, the development of technologically advanced endoscopic carpal tunnel release systems that offer enhanced precision and better patient outcomes is going to accelerate the segment’s growth in the coming years as well.

Based on End User

• Hospitals
• Ambulatory Surgical Centers
• Others

Hospitals accounted for the largest share of the carpal tunnel release systems market. This has been primarily attributed to the fact that hospitals have been major medical facilities catering to people suffering from a wide range of conditions including carpal tunnel syndrome and others. Also, there has been significant progress in the development of hospitals globally, driven by increasing health awareness, and the aim to improve public healthcare.

Furthermore, governments across different countries have been making efforts to continuously boost the healthcare infrastructure of their country, which has resulted in improved investments in new hospital construction. Thus, as the number of hospitals increases in the coming years, it would generate an opportunistic demand for carpal tunnel syndrome systems as well.

Global Carpal Tunnel Release Systems Market (2024-30): Regional Projection

Geographically, the Global Carpal Tunnel Release Systems Market expands across:

• North America
• South America
• Europe
• The Middle East & Rest of Africa
• Asia-Pacific

North America dominated the Global Carpal Tunnel Release Systems Market, which has been attributed to the presence of key manufacturers and the highly sophisticated healthcare ecosystem. There has been a significant rise in the number of people with carpal tunnel syndrome in North America as a result of risk factors such as involvement of individuals in tasks that require repetitive motion or action, injury or trauma, overexertion of the wrist in daily operations, genetic predisposition, obesity, and others. Also, the animal slaughtering & processing industry employs a significant proportion of US citizens making them highly prone to carpal tunnel syndrome.

Also, in recent years, companies like Trice Medical and others have introduced their advanced and innovative carpal tunnel release systems across the region. These efforts by industry players are further anticipated to upscale the adoption of carpal tunnel release systems among regional consumers in the coming years.

Global Carpal Tunnel Release Systems Industry Recent Development:

• 2023: Sonex Health, announced the closing of a series B financing, raising a total of USD 40 million expanding physician and patient access to minimally invasive treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome.
• 2021: PAVmed Inc., received the CE mark for its CarpX minimally invasive carpal tunnel device.

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