C-Arms Market Expected to Reach $3,233.76 million by 2031—Allied Market Research

According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “C-Arms Market," The c-arms market size was valued at $2,003.12 million in 2021 and is estimated to reach $3,233.76 million by 2031, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.9% from 2022 to 2031. C-arms is a medical imaging device that is based on X-ray technology and can be used flexibly in various operation rooms within a clinic. The name is derived from the C-shaped arm used to connect the X-ray source and X-ray detector to one another. C-arms comprises a generator called as X-Ray source and an image intensifier of flat panel detector. It is often used in surgery, orthopedics, traumatology, vascular surgery and cardiology for intra-operative imaging. The device provides high-resolution X-ray images in real time, allowing the surgeon to monitor progress at any point during the surgery.  

The key factors that drive the growth of the C-arms market share are the increasing demand for minimally invasive procedures by both patients and doctors that has led to the positive shifting of C-arms market trends. As it is nearly impossible to make a minute cut due to the limited vision range of the surgeon, a C-arms device can help the physician to make a precise and small incision on the patient. In addition, the rise in the technological advancement in C-arms devices, and availability and access to mobile C-arms devices with flat panel detectors propel the C-arms market growth. For instance, in July 2022, Siemens Healthineers announced the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of the ARTIS icono ceiling, a ceiling-mounted angiography system, which is designed for a wide range of routine and advanced procedures in interventional radiology (IR) and cardiology. The ARTIS icono ceiling combines design flexibility with advanced positioning accuracy and intelligent workflows. Moreover, the rise in the geriatric population and increase in the prevalence of chronic disease boost the growth of the market. Furthermore, the surge in investments in R&D activities and rise in government investments on healthcare infrastructure boost the growth of the C-arms market.  

However, C-arms are subject to strict regulatory requirements, which can make it difficult for manufacturers to launch new products or upgrade existing ones and lack of skilled personnel, for operating and maintaining a C-arms that requires specialized training and understanding its components are the major barriers to the growth of the market. Emerging economies such as India, China, Mexico, and Brazil, are anticipated to create new opportunities during the forecast period owing to the rise in geriatric population and increase in interest in minimally invasive surgeries as there are minimal stitches on the body and rapid increase in the number of chronic diseases.   

On the basis of type, the C-arms market is segmented into mobile C-arms and fixed c-arms. In 2021, the mobile C-arms segment accounted for the largest share of the market. The dominance of this segment can be attributed to the ability of mobile C-arms to move around the patient, achieving the best angle for a high-quality image while keeping the patient comfortable, is one of its most significant advantages that drives the growth of the market. 

However, fixed C-arms segment is expected to witness considerable market growth during the forecast period. Owing to the advantages offered by fixed C-arms such as the image quality has historically been superior to other newly developed moveable C-arms.   

On the basis of application, it is segmented into cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, orthopedics and trauma, oncology, and others. In 2021, the orthopedic and trauma segment accounted for the largest share of the market. The dominance of this segment can be attributed to the high incidence of musculoskeletal disease, increase in the number of road accidents and sports-related injuries and a rise in the geriatric population.    

However, neurology segment is expected to witness fastest market growth during the forecast period. Owing to the advantages offered by C-arms during neurological surgery and the data provided by the C-arms system is important for guiding minimally invasive surgeries and monitoring outcomes. Neurosurgery necessitates a high level of attention to detail, a little change throughout the surgery might have a substantial impact on the patient's functional and clinical outcomes. Thus, high-resolution C-arms technology can provide an exact image of the brain anatomy that is essential for procedures. 

By end user, the market is segmented into hospitals, diagnostic centers and specialty clinics, the hospitals segment exhibited the highest growth in 2021, and is anticipated to lead during the forecast period, owing to the fact that hospitals have improved infrastructure to conduct all surgeries and are well equipped with technologically advanced medical equipment; because of this more patients visit hospitals, which drives the market's growth. 

However, diagnostic center segment is expected to witness considerable market growth during the forecast period. Owing to the adoption of technologically advanced and modified C-arms devices in the diagnostic centers.  

North America accounted for a majority of the C-arms market share in 2021 and is anticipated to remain dominant during the forecast period. Owing to well-established healthcare infrastructure along with technologically advanced medical equipment. In addition, the increasing prevalence of chronic disease, and rise in government investments on healthcare infrastructure are driving the growth of the market in North America.   

Asia-Pacific is expected to register the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. The market growth in the Asia-Pacific region is supplemented by highly populated countries along with increasing collaboration between key organizations to improve quality of healthcare and research infrastructure, increasing focus on minimally invasive surgical procedure, increasing demand for diagnostic imaging devices owing to increase in the prevalence of chronic disease are some of the key factors that propel the growth of the market in the region.     

The key players that operate in the C-arms industry are Canon Inc, Fujifilm Holding Corporation, General Electric Company, Hologic Inc, Koninklijke Philips N.V., Nanjing Perlove Medical Equipment Co. Ltd., Shimadzu Corporation, Siemens AG, Trivitron Healthcare and Ziehm Imaging GmbH.    

KEY FINDINGS OF THE STUDY  

• By type, the mobile C-arms segment was the highest contributor to the market in 2021.   

• By application, the orthopedic & trauma segment was the highest contributor to the market in 2021.   

• By end user, the hospitals segment dominated the market in 2021 and is expected to continue this trend during the forecast period.   

• By region, North America garnered the largest revenue share in 2021, whereas Asia-Pacific is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.