The shoulder reconstruction segment remains the "crown jewel" of the extremity market in 2025. The rapid adoption of the Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (RTSA) has transformed the treatment of complex rotator cuff tears and fractures. By reversing the anatomy of the ball and socket, this procedure allows the deltoid muscle to power the arm, offering high success rates for patients who previously had few options.

Market data from the Extremity Products Market report indicates that the shoulder segment accounts for nearly 45% of upper extremity revenue. Innovations in 2025 are focused on "Stemless" shoulder designs, which preserve more of the patient's natural bone, making future revision surgeries easier. These implants are particularly popular among younger, active patients who want to return to sports like golf or tennis.

Small joint reconstruction in the hand and wrist is also seeing a surge. The "Digit Implant" segment is moving away from silicone toward advanced materials like pyrocarbon and cobalt-chrome. These materials provide better mechanical stability for patients with osteoarthritis in the fingers. As surgical techniques for the wrist become less invasive, the volume of outpatient wrist arthroplasties is expected to grow by 12% annually through 2030.

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