The U.S. orthopedic extremity device market value is expected to grow to more than $4.2 billion by 2016, according to a recent analysis by Millennium Research Group. The market growth will be driven by patient and surgeon demand for extremity procedures as the active aging population and number of sports injuries in the younger population continues to grow. Rising rates of obesity, osteoarthritis and osteoporosis also contribute to injuries to the extremities that require surgical treatment. Increased marketing by manufacturers and premium-priced devices is also fueling this market growth.
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