COVID-19 pandemic hit the brakes mid-March resulting in a quick growth slow-down

Q120 was looking like a strong first quarter following Q420’s 4.5% YoY growth, the highest rate seen in the US Total Joints Market for several years. But, the COVID-19 pandemic and the institution of stay-at-home orders in most US states put the brakes on elective procedures in March, resulting in -4.8%, according to SmartTRAK Financial Dashboard. The postponement of procedures and the resulting downturn in revenue late in Q120 also resulted in orthopedic companies withdrawing guidance due to uncertainty about the timing of recovery.

Among the many topics covered in the comprehensive Q120 US Total Joints Market Recap* are:

New research shows excellent results for anatomic TSA using a stemless humeral component with an inlay glenoid. Dr. Gregory Nicholson gives the breakdown on the research, indications, market acceptance and limitations. 

In the market for total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA), younger, active patients with degenerative conditions of the glenohumeral joint are a unique and more complicated population for surgeons to treat with TSA. Challenges in treating this cohort include higher functional demands that can lead to implant wear and failure. However, a recent study suggests a new implant design might be a good option these types of patients, potentially filling a treatment gap and expanding the market for TSA.

Healthy competition ignited by new product intros propels extremities arthroplasty while fixation runs into tough comps along with a lack of new product drivers

Product Mix Shift and Improved Pricing Strengthens US Total Joints Market

In the US, revenue in the Total Joints market for Q419 achieved much stronger growth compared to Q418, according to SmartTRAK Financial Dashboard. Both Hip and Knee Replacement market segments saw growth acceleration. Keep in mind that this growth does not include revenue generated by the sale of robotic systems and associated disposables. The Total Joints market is typically seasonal with a dip in sales during Q3 with recovery in Q4. However, Q419’s uptick seemed particularly strong benefiting from mix shift in products, including the increasing popularity of cementless knees and dual mobility hips.

Among the many topics covered in the comprehensive Q419 US Total Joints Market Recap* are:

The Orthopedic Market experienced healthy growth in H219 fueled by a strong Q319 in the face of difficult comps with the usual fourth-quarter bump due to the seasonality of elective procedures. Looking ahead, several key issues have the potential to impact the US market in 2020. From the economy to taxes, SmartTRAK takes a look at some of the bigger picture issues...

The US Total Joints Market grew +3.4% in Q319, according to SmartTRAK Financial Dashboard, a sequential improvement over Q2’s 1.8% growth. While the extra selling day in the quarter boosted revenue for most Companies, slightly improved pricing and new product introductions also contributed. Wells Fargo’s Larry Biegelsen estimated recon pricing – based on Stryker, Zimmer Biomet, JNJ/DePuy Synthes, and Smith & Nephew– improved to -1.8% YoY. This sequential improvement in growth and pricing is encouraging especially in the face of a difficult comp from Q318 ...

Among the many topics covered in the complete, comprehensive Q319 Total Joints Market Recap* are:

Headed to AAHKS? Our VP of Content Development for Orthopedics, Lisa Mahan, weighs in on what's trending ahead of the meeting. 

• Outpatient hip and knee replacement surgeries are expected to comprise 57% of all nonfracture knee and hip replacements by the year 2020. ACS Focus
• AAHKS currently does not believe CMS has taken adequate action to address issues arising from

At the beginning of the 2019, SmartTRAK looked ahead to the coming year and identified market and technology trends that were likely to shape the Joint Replacement Market landscape in 2019 and beyond. Now that we're approaching the end of the year, here is another look at our predictions.

So what did we see in store for the Total Joints Market? Overall, the theme heading into the new year could be summed up as “Improved Care, Proven Value.” Here are some of the trends we predicted would be worth watching:

Tough YoY comps, delays and salesforce disruptions slows growth

The WW Market for Foot & Ankle Fixation was up +2.0%, as reported, during Q219, although down sequentially due to tough YoY comps. The US Foot & Ankle Fixation market also experienced a sequential decline in growth. The historically strong segment faced extremely tough YoY comparisons along with no new product launches to spur growth. H119 US growth of...

Among the many topics covered in the Q219 Extremities Market Recap* are:

Hips drive slight acceleration in TJR Market while Knees held steady

With two earnings seasons of 2019 behind us, US Total Joints Market growth of 1.7% for H119, as modeled by SmartTRAK Financial Dashboard, is trending below SmartTRAK projections of 2.6% growth for FY19. This trend is not surprising considering the heightened seasonality we’ve seen over the last few years in H2 due to high patient deductibles. US Total Joints Market growth strengthened slightly to 1.8% for Q219 compared to 1.6% in Q1 driven by...

Among the many topics covered in the Q219 Total Joints Market Recap* are: