The Europe skull clamp market was valued at US$ 666.13 million in 2022 and is projected to reach US$ 1,120.52 million by 2028; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.1% from 2022 to 2028.
Surgical Robot Innovation and Adoption is Driving the Europe Skull clamp Market
Brain conditions are complex to identify, and ~20% of patients remain unaware of their symptoms. The use of robotics is becoming common in abdominal surgeries. The technology is further being explored for its potential use in minimally invasive brain surgeries. Robotic surgeries allow surgeons to perform complicated procedures with more ease, control, and precision than traditional ones. Additionally, the growing emphasis on minimally invasive surgeries and improving surgical outcomes drive traction toward robot-assisted surgeries. Robots allow surgeons to venture deep into the brain through tiny incisions. After they are at the skull base, robots can effectively remove a tumor. Several government authorities and organizations are offering financial aid and platforms for researchers to improve the landscape of brain diagnosis and treatment. These research and development activities are focused on encouraging the adoption of advanced technologies such as robotics in neurosurgeries. Further, WPI Automation and Interventional Medicine Laboratory, together, have developed a steady hand-guided aneurysm clip applier that can provide high-precision motion while allowing neurosurgeons to maintain contact with a surgical instrument. Force sensors are incorporated between the instrument and the robot; surgeons apply force on the instrument to guide the movement of connected robots. Tremor reduction, force scaling, and virtual fixtures are the features of robotic surgeries that can enable enhanced control. This aneurysm clip applier system was demonstrated at the CNS Conference in Denver, Colorado, wherein it received good participant feedback.
The acceptance of robotic techniques for treating neurological and brain diseases is expected to increase due to their ability to improve overall performance with greater flexibility, accelerated recovery, and high accuracy. Moreover, the techniques are expected to streamline workflows and processes, along with improving patient experience and delivering superior surgical outcomes. Thus, advancements in robotics are likely to bring new trends to neurosurgery, impacting the skull clamp market in the coming years.
Europe Skull Clamp Market Overview
The European skull clamp market is segmented into Germany, the UK, France, Italy, Spain, and the Rest of Europe. The region holds a significant market share in the skull clamp market. The European skull clamp market is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period due to factors such as the significant growth in elderly population, increasing incidences of cancer and diabetes cases, and the favorable government initiatives for the treatments in the region. The growing incidence of traumatic brain injuries in Germany contributes to the growth of the market in the country. About 270,000 people suffer a traumatic brain injury annually in the country. For instance, an article entitled “Work-related traumatic brain injury,” published in 2020, shows that approximately 2,200 work-related traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occur yearly in Germany. About 49,881 work-related head injuries were reported during 2014–2018, of which 10,800 (22%) were work-related TBI, and out of all reported cases, 254 head injuries were fatal. Findings show that TBI cases are rising in people aged 65 and above. Thus, high incidences of TBI result in the demand of brain surgeries, and that increases the demand for skull clamp, thereby contributing to the market’s growth.
Europe Skull Clamp Market Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
Europe Skull Clamp Market Segmentation
The Europe skull clamp market is segmented into product, application, material, accessories, end user, and country.
The Europe skull clamp market, by product, is segmented into three-pin skull clamp, four-pin skull clamp, and two-pin skull clamp. The three-pin skull clamp segment held the largest market share in 2022.
Based on application, the Europe skull clamp market is divided into surgery and medical imaging. The surgery segment held a larger share of the market in 2022.
Based on material, the Europe skull clamp market is divided into stainless steel, aluminium alloy, titanium, and radiolucent. The stainless steel segment held the largest share of the market in 2022.
Based on accessories, the Europe skull clamp market is divided into skull pins, headrest, and others. The skull pins segment held the largest share of the market in 2022.
The skull clamp market, by end user, is segmented into hospitals, specialty clinics, and ambulatory surgical centers. The hospitals segment held the largest share of the market in 2022.
Based on country, the Europe skull clamp market is segmented into France, the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Rest of Europe. Germany dominated the market in 2022.
Black Forest Medical Group; Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp; Eschmann Technologies Ltd; BD; TeDan Surgical Innovations; Herbert Thailand Co Ltd; BMedifa GmbH & Co KG; and Schaerer Medical AG are the leading companies operating in the Europe skull clamp market.