Medical Implant Fasteners Market Analysis | 2025-2031

Market Insights

The medical implant fasteners market was estimated at USD 3.5 billion in 2024 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% during 2025-2031 to reach USD 4.9 billion in 2031.

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Market Dynamics

Introduction

Medical implant fasteners are essential components to securely join and support orthopedic implants, dental implants, spines, hips & knees, and CMF (craniomaxillofacial) implants. For orthopedic implant application, they are essential in trauma fixation, joint replacements (hip, knee, spine), and extremity implants for bone stabilization and healing. In dental implant application, abutment screws help anchor artificial teeth securely to the jawbone. Key materials used to manufacture implant fasteners are titanium, stainless steel, bioabsorbable materials, and brass.

The selection of appropriate fasteners is crucial for the success of implant procedures, as they must offer durability, strength, and resistance to adhesions or failures. Advancements in engineering have enhanced their performance, improving corrosion resistance and compatibility with imaging techniques, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes.

Market Drivers

Key factors driving the medical implant fasteners market are:

• Increase in demand for orthopedic, dental, and CMF implant procedures owing to increasing cases of fractures, joint replacements, and dental restorations.
• Rising aging population leads to a higher prevalence of osteoporosis, arthritis, and degenerative bone diseases.
• Rising sports and trauma injuries due to increasing accidents and sports-related fractures.
• Growing investment in healthcare infrastructure, including R&D investments.
• Stringent regulatory compliance and quality standards drive the demand for high-performance fasteners.

Key Trends Shaping the Market

• Rising Incidence of Musculoskeletal Disorders.
• Customization and Patient-Specific Solutions.
• Smart Fasteners Integration.

Segments Analysis

By Application Type

“Trauma & extremities is expected to remain dominant, whereas dental is anticipated to be the fastest-growing application type of the market during the forecast period.”

The trauma & extremities application holds the largest share of the medical implant fasteners market due to the rising incidence of fractures and bone injuries caused by accidental falls, osteoporosis, and bone deformities. The need for internal fixation devices, such as plates and screws, to support bone healing, along with advancements in technology and increased healthcare spending, further drive growth in this segment.

Dental application is likely to experience the fastest growth owing to a growing demand for dental implants, technological advancements in implants, such as mini dental implants, 3D printing, and use of biocompatible materials; growing cosmetic dentistry trends; and higher demand for minimally invasive procedures.

By Material Type

“Titanium is likely to hold the dominant position in the market during the forecast period.”

Titanium occupies the largest share in the medical implant fasteners market, owing to its properties, such as biocompatibility, corrosion resistance, high strength-to-weight ratio, exceptional mechanical properties, durability, non-magnetic and MRI compatibility, and durability, making them ideal medical implants and devices. Titanium meets stringent regulatory medical standards, and it is widely accepted across the global healthcare industry.

By Fastener Type

“Screws are expected to remain the most dominant fastener type of the market over the next six years.”

Screws dominate the medical implant fasteners market due to their strong holding ability and ease of use in orthopedic surgeries and implants. Their high level of secure fixation, availability in various sizes, and biocompatibility make them a preferred choice. Additionally, their adaptability for minimally invasive procedures further drives their demand.

By Threading Type

“The threaded category is likely to be the most preferred threading type of the market during the forecast period.”

Threaded fasteners offer superior mechanical strength, high secure fastening capacity, and ease of assembly and removal. Its widespread use in orthopedic and dental surgeries, biocompatibility, adaptability for minimally invasive procedures, and availability in various sizes make them essential for critical medical applications. Additionally, their compliance with regulations and standards makes them even more reliable and widely used.

Regional Insights

“North America is expected to be the dominant region, whereas Asia-Pacific will be the fastest-growing region of the market over the next six years.”

North America is expected to remain the largest market for medical implant fasteners due to its advanced healthcare infrastructure, significant R&D investments in medical technology, and continuous innovations. The rising prevalence of orthopedic conditions such as osteoporosis and arthritis, along with high rates of joint replacements, trauma surgeries, and dental implants, further drive market growth.

Asia-Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region in the medical implant fasteners market, driven by expanding healthcare infrastructure, a growing aging population, increasing medical tourism, and rising demand for orthopedic and dental treatments. Technological advancements further support market growth. China serves as the region's growth engine, being the largest medical device manufacturing hub and experiencing rapid healthcare infrastructure expansion.

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Key Players

The market is highly fragmented, with the presence of a large number of players across the region. Most of the major players often specialize in orthopedic, spinal, dental, and hip & knee implants, providing both individual fasteners and fully assembled implant systems. The following are the key players in the medical implant fasteners market.

Here is the list of the Top Players (Based on Dominance)

• DePuy Synthes (Part of Johnson & Johnson)
• Stryker Corporation
• Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
• Smith Nephew plc
• Arthrex, Inc.

Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.

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Research Methodology

This strategic assessment report, from Stratview Research, provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s medical implant fasteners market realities and future market possibilities for the forecast period of 2025 to 2031. After a continuous interest in our medical implant fasteners market report from the industry stakeholders, we have tried to further accentuate our research scope to the medical implant fasteners market to provide the most crystal-clear picture of the market. The report segments and analyses the market in the most detailed manner to provide a panoramic view of the market. The vital data/information provided in the report can play a crucial role for the market participants as well as investors in the identification of the low-hanging fruits available in the market as well as to formulate the growth strategies to expedite their growth process.

This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of a detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders, and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools. More than 1000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles, have been leveraged to gather the data. We conducted more than 15 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

Report Features

This report provides market intelligence most comprehensively. The report structure has been kept so that it offers maximum business value. It provides critical insights into market dynamics and will enable strategic decision-making for existing market players as well as those willing to enter the market. The following are the key features of the report:

• Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
• Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
• Market trend and forecast analysis.
• Market segment trend and forecast.
• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
• COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve.
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
• Emerging trends.
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
• Key success factors.

Market Segmentation

This report studies the market, covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

The medical implant fasteners market is segmented into the following categories.

By Application Type

• Trauma & Extremities
• Hips & Knees
• Spine
• CMF
• Dental
• Other Application Types

By Material Type

• Titanium
• Stainless Steel
• Other Material Types

By Fastener Type

• Screw
• Bolt
• Nut
• Other Fastener Types

By Threading Type

• Threaded
• Non-Threaded

By Region

• North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, The UK, Russia, and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: Japan, China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Others)

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Company Profiling

• Detailed profiling of additional market players (up to three players)
• SWOT analysis of key players (up to three players)

Competitive Benchmarking

• Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: Service portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances

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