Artificial Limbs Market Definition
Artificial limbs, also known as prosthetic limbs, are devices designed to replace a missing limb (arm or leg) and restore some of the functionality and appearance of the natural limb. These prosthetics are custom-made to fit the individual's body and needs, enabling users to perform daily activities with greater ease and mobility.
The main products of artificial limbs are upper extremity, lower extremity, liners, sockets, and other products. Upper extremity refers to devices designed to replace missing or non-functional parts of the upper limb, including the arm, hand, and fingers. The various materials include
titanium, plastics, and others and are used in several technologies such as body-powered or cable-powered, cosmetic prosthetics, myoelectric or electrically powered, and others. The various end users involved are hospitals, orthopedic clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, rehabilitation centers, and prosthetic clinics.
Artificial Limbs Market Segmentation
The artificial limbs market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, Liners, Sockets, Other Products
2) By Material: Titanium, Plastics, Other Materials
3) By Technology: Body Powered Or Cable Powered, Cosmetic Prosthetics, Myoelectric Or Electrically Powered, Other Technologies
4) By End User: Hospitals, Orthopedic Clinics, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Rehabilitation Centers, Prosthetic Clinics
Subsegments:
1) By Upper Extremity: Prosthetic Arms, Prosthetic Hands, Elbow Joints, Wrist Joints
2) By Lower Extremity: Prosthetic Legs, Prosthetic Feet, Knee Joints, Ankle Joints
3) By Liners: Silicone Liners, Gel Liners, Thermoplastic Liners
4) By Sockets: Hard Sockets, Soft Sockets, Adjustable Sockets
5) By Other Products: Accessories, Maintenance Kits, Customization Tools