Post-Op Shoe Market Research, 2031
The global post-op shoe market size was valued at $634.5 million in 2021, and is projected to reach $1.1 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2022 to 2031. Post-op shoe is used to protect the toes and feet of patients after injuries or surgeries. A post-op shoe is widely preferred considering factors such as material, durability, and comfort. It is highly in demand in the developed countries such as the U.S., UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. In addition, post-op shoe aids in decreasing the pain and quick recovery, which fosters its demand among the patients, thus contributing toward the market growth. However, improper usage of these products leads to various negative consequences, such as damage to foot and ankle, which is hampering the growth of the market.
Moreover, numerous traumatic foot and ankle injuries including car incidents and sports-related injuries result in fractures and sprains and in such injuries, doctors recommend their patients to use operative shoes to support the bone and muscles. In additions, routine slips and falls also leads to devastating foot and ankle injuries. According to recent studies, there has been 50% increase in the number of foot and ankle injured patients over past ten years. Hence, rise in incidents of foot and ankle injuries due to car incidents, injuries from sports activities as well as routine slips and falls drives the growth of the post-op shoe industry.
Furthermore, there has been an increase in the need for proper medical facilities with the growth in the global population. The increase in case of birth deformities, improper growth of muscles, and rise in cases of sports injuries & road accidents require proper medical support for treatment. Therefore, the opening of new medical infrastructures all over the globe invite the need for appropriate medical equipment for surgeries, treatment, and post-surgery/post-treatment products. Cam walkers, post-op shoes, wheelchairs, and others are products that are used in the cases of treatment of accidents and injuries. Therefore, adequate inventories of the product are maintained by the hospitals to counter the demand. The opening of new hospitals and the growth of the medical and nursing centres increase the need for post-op shoes; which in turn fuels the post-op shoe market growth.
Increase in disposable income further encourages the use of post-op shoes, which in turn is expected to have significant impact on the growth of the post-op shoe market during the forecast period. In addition, enhanced customization in this market is likely to grab the attention of customers as such post-op shoes are produced keeping the consumer preferences in mind. Owing to these opportunities in the post-op shoe market, there is increase in post-op shoe market demand..
North America holds largest share in the post-op shoe market due to increase in number of foot & ankle injuries and growth in popularity of various post-op shoes. This has led to increase in demand and is expected to drive the North American post-op shoe market. Due to huge spending in healthcare, the North American market is anticipated to grow rapidly in post-op shoe market forecast period.. In addition, surge in number of online stores and bulk retailers across the globe has provided post-op shoe suppliers a platform to reach customers. Furthermore, Asia-Pacific, exhibited the highest growth attributed to increase in disposable income, is likely to witness high demand for comfortable and feasible post-op shoes during the forecast period. The market in LAMEA is in a developing stage and is expected to show a decent growth owing to rapid rise in middle-class population.
Impact of Covid-19 on the post-op shoe market
The post-op shoe market is segmented into Type, End user and Distribution Channel. On the basis of type, the market is categorized into rigid sole, soft sole and semi-rigid sole. By end user, it is divided into adults and children. According to distribution channel, the post-op shoe market is fragmented into medical & pharma store, specialty store and online retail. Region-wise, the market is analyzed across North America (the U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia, and the rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and the rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Brazil, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Argentina and Rest of LAMEA).
By type, the semi-rigid sole segment was the highest revenue contributor in 2021 with a CAGR of 5.5%. Availability of huge varieties in this segment is likely to boost the growth of the market. This is attributed to semi-rigid sole's characteristics and benefits include postoperative healing and improved protection following osteotomies. The sole's lightweight foam composition is permeable and adjusts to bone deformities of the foot. The adjustable straps utilized in the shoe make it simple to use. The demand for semi-rigid sole shoes is highest in the market because customers are aware of the benefits of the product and recognize the comfort it provides. Manufacturers recognize customer acceptance of semi-rigid sole shoes and are focusing on product development to provide a better experience to consumers.
By end user, the adult segment was the highest revenue contributor in 2021 i.e., $479.4 million in 2021 and is expected to reach $798.0 million by 2031 at a CAGR of 5.2%. Customers in this segment widely prefer post-op shoe after surgery as it supports bone and muscles of the foot. Due to increase in the number of accidents among adults across the globe, which surges the demand for post-op shoes. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), low- and middle-income nations account for more than 90% of road accidents. The African region has the highest rate of accidents, whereas the European region has the lowest. Young males under the age of 25 account for over 73% of all fatal crashes, and they are nearly three times more likely to be engaged in a road traffic collision than females. The increase in accidents fuels the need for surgeries and the need for post-op shoes to support post-surgery healing and treatment. Furthermore, an increase in awareness in adults regarding the proper usage of products after surgery is leading to greater adoption of post-op shoes. Availability of these shoes in various designs, styles, colors, and shapes for adults help boost the sales of post-op shoes.
By distribution channel, the medical and pharm store segment held the largest market share i.e., $266.0 million in 2021 and is expected to reach $438.1 million by 2031 at a CAGR of 5.1% owing to availability of customized as well as lucrative products in this segment. Moreover, personalized services and professional guidance to customers to choose appropriate post-op shoes are expected to increase the overall awareness of these products. The availability of specific adult & children post-op shoe types encourages people to choose to shop at medical stores. The need for post-surgery healing products, increase in rate of surgeries, and advancements & developments in the medical field have an impact on the need for pharmacy establishments. Moreover, manufacturers are targeting this sales channel to reach a large consumer base and to increase the sales volume in the coming period, owing to the increase in the number of pharmacies.
North America holds the largest post-op shoe market share due to expenditure in healthcare by leading countries such as the U.S. Moreover, the enormous scope for technological advancement in products contributes toward the growth of the post-op shoe in this region. Due to post op shoe manufacturers will seek to establish their presence in the North American market by customized product offerings, and enhanced quality of products, using innovative marketing and manufacturing techniques. Also, manufacturers in this region have opportunity to collaborate with numerous hospitals and medical centers to prescribe their products to the patients, propelling the demand in the post-op shoe market. Some of the companies that offer their products in this region are Darco International, DJO, LLC, DoctorschoiceDME, Henry Schein, Inc., Össur, Vive health and Corflex Global.
As a result of global players' competitive strategies, the demand for post-op shoe has increased significantly in North America. Demand from countries such as U.S., France, UK, and Germany help to propel regional growth. Surge in population across the globe boosts the growth of the market.
The market is being driven by factors such as growth in the medical footwear industry in developing countries and increase in disposable income. The major players that operate in the global post-op shoe market are A. Algeo Ltd., Bird and Cronin, LLC., Breg, Inc., DJO, LLC, DoctorschoiceDME., Henry Schein, Inc., Össur, Safte S.p.A., Steeper Inc., and Chengli Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. The market players have implemented strategies such as business expansion and partnership to increase the demand and sale of the post-op shoe in the market.
Key Benefits For Stakeholders
- This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the post-op shoe market analysis from 2021 to 2031 to identify the prevailing post-op shoe market opportunities.
- The market research is offered along with information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
- Porter's five forces analysis highlights the potency of buyers and suppliers to enable stakeholders make profit-oriented business decisions and strengthen their supplier-buyer network.
- In-depth analysis of the post-op shoe market segmentation assists to determine the prevailing market opportunities.
- Major countries in each region are mapped according to their revenue contribution to the global market.
- Market player positioning facilitates benchmarking and provides a clear understanding of the present position of the market players.
- The report includes the analysis of the regional as well as global post-op shoe market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth strategies.
Post-Op Shoe Market Report Highlights
| Aspects | Details |
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 By Distribution Channel |
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 Key Market Players | Bird And Cronin, LLC., Henry Schein, Inc., Breg, Inc, DoctorschoiceDME., DJO, LLC, Safte S.p.A., Chengli Medical Equipment Co.,Ltd., Össur, Steeper Inc., A. Algeo Ltd. |
Analyst Review
According to the insights of CXOs of leading companies, the increase in product knowledge understanding is expected to have a positive effect on the market growth for post-op shoes in the coming years. Furthermore, the continued advancement in the design of post-op shoes to give increased comfort to the user is predicted to pique customer interest. The product launches and customer-friendly developments in this sector, as well as durability are the factors that drive the growth of the post-op shoe market. There has been an increase in the disposable income of the people over the years, which also results in the growth of the market. In addition, the increase in the prevalence of the foot and ankle related injuries is the main factor that boosts the demand for post op shoe, thus fostering the market growth.
Some of the most well-known manufacturers, such as Darco international, Henry Schein Inc, Ossur, Steeper Inc, DJO Llc, A. Algeo Ltd, Bird and Cronin, LLC, and Breg, Inc are found in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. As a result, the post-op shoe market is predicted to grow in these regions. Furthermore, the increase in rate of accidents and the need for foot surgery as a treatment fuel the need for post-op shoes. In addition, the introduction of new medical facilities and development in the existing medical infrastructures boosts the need for post-surgery equipment and products to cater to the need of the patients. The ongoing development for the installation of technology in the post-op shoes to monitor the condition of the injury post-surgery is expected to be opportunistic for the market.
The global post-op shoe industry was estimated $634.5 million in 2021, and is projected to reach $1,047.4 million by 2031, registering a CAGR of 5.1% from 2021 to 2031. Due to increase in number of foot & ankle injuries as well as benefits of post-op shoe after surgery leads to growth in the forecast period.
The top players that operate in the global post-op shoe market are A. Algeo Ltd., Bird and Cronin, LLC., Breg, Inc., DJO, LLC, DoctorschoiceDME., Henry Schein, Inc., Össur, Safte S.p.A., Steeper Inc., and Chengli Medical Equipment Co., Ltd.
North America holds largest share in the post-op shoe market due to increase in number of foot & ankle injuries and growth in popularity of various post-op shoes. This has led to increase in demand and is expected to drive the North American post-op shoe market.
Increase in the need for proper medical facilities with the growth in the global population. Moreover, increase in case of birth deformities, improper growth of muscles, and rise in cases of sports injuries & road accidents require proper medical support for treatment are some of the key trend in the market.
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Post-Op Shoe market is expected to register CAGR of 5.1% over the forecast period. This is attributed to durability, and comfort. In addition, it helps in decreasing the pain and supports the bones or muscles of the foot, thus resulting in quick recovery.
The outbreak of the COVID-19 disease had negatively affected the global post-op shoe industry, and subsequently the medical footwear industry. In addition, the closure of the major post-op shoe industry resulted in decline of sales of all types of post-op shoes.
By type, the semi-rigid sole segment was the highest revenue contributor in 2021 due to availability of huge varieties in this segment is likely to boost the growth of the market
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