Orthopedic braces and supports are devices that are used to support and strengthen muscles and joints. These are used in prophylaxis of injury and patient care settings, right from the emergency room through the hospitalization period to rehabilitation and after care. Ligament injuries are one of the most common injuries in any sport; thus, braces and support systems are used to treat knee & ankle sprains, torn knee ligaments, and so on.

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The growing demand for orthopedic support system can be attributed to a number of factors, such as the rising aging population, rising awareness about the orthopedic support systems among the people, and increasing cases of road accidents and sports injuries and co-morbid conditions leading to orthopedic disorders or diseases.

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According to National Institute of Health (NIH), in 2010 approximately 524 Million people across the globe were registered to be within the age group of 65 years or above, representing 8.0% of the global population. By 2050, this number is expected to rise threefold and reach 1.5 Billion, representing 16.0% of the global population. Thus, the incidence rate of various diseases, especially the disorders and diseases related to bones, is expected to increase. The prevalence of other comorbidities associated with aging population, such as osteoarthritis, diabetes, obesity, and osteoporosis also contribute to the increase in the patient pool for the global orthopedic braces & support system, thereby driving the growth of the market.

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Based on end users, the global orthopedic braces & supports system market has been segmented into orthopedic clinics, over-the-counter (OTC), hospitals, and other end users. Among all end-users, the sale of orthopedic braces & supports over the counter is expected to increase in the coming years. According to federal government of the U.S., the cost for undergoing orthopaedic surgeries has been growing in the recent years, and is expected to grow by 60% by 2020.

In the recent years, a large number of population is opting for recreational and sport activities. Orthopedic braces are used by this population to prevent any sports injuries. These braces are readily available in pharmacies and can be sold over-the-counter.

Some of the major players in the orthopedic braces & supports market globally include Bauerfeind AG (Germany) Breg, Inc. (U.S.) DeRoyal Industries, Inc. (U.S.), DJO, LLC (U.S.), Ossur (Iceland), Ottobock (Germany), and BSN Medical (Germany), among others.