Bunion Surgery Market: Growth, Size, Share, and Trends

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Published in Jan, 2025, By MarketsandMarkets™
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Bunion Surgery Market by Product (Correction Systems, Implants & Accessories), Patient Type (Adult, Pediatric), Type (Minimally Invasive Surgery, Traditional Surgery), End User (Hospitals, ASCs, Orthopedic Clinics), Region - Global Forecast to 2029

Overview

The global bunion surgery market, valued at US$437.8 million in 2023, is forecasted to grow at a robust CAGR of 5.7%, reaching US$458.4 million in 2024 and an impressive US$606.1 million by 2029. The main factor driving this market is the rising prevalence of bunions, which has led to an increased demand for surgical treatments. In addition, the aging population, which is globally increasing and is more prone to orthopedic problems, such as hallux valgus (bunion), contributes to this demand. Moreover, the increasing adoption of minimally invasive procedures for small incisions, quicker recovery time, and shorter hospital stays also propel the market growth. The other driver for the market growth would be the increasing number of people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, which may cause joint deformities in the form of bunions. Thus, the market for bunion surgery is expected to continue its steady growth over the next several years.

Bunion Surgery Market – Global Forecast and Key Opportunities to 2029

Attractive Opportunities in the Bunion Surgery Market

Asia Pacific

Market growth in the Asia Pacific can be attributed to the increasing healthcare expenditure, the rapid expansion of medical infrastructure, and the rising geriatric population.

The market is driven by the increasing prevalence of bunions, especially among the aging population, coupled with changing lifestyles.

The Asia Pacific bunion surgery market is expected to be worth USD 127.6 million by 2029, growing at CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period.

Product launches and acquisitions were the most widely adopted growth strategies among market players.

The Asia Pacific market is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Global Bunion Surgery Market Dynamics

DRIVER: Increasing burden of bunion surgeries

The rising incidence of bunions is one of the key drivers for the bunion surgery market. With an increasing geriatric population globally, there is a surge in age-related conditions like arthritis. The elderly are at a higher risk of developing bunions because of joint degeneration. The growing elderly population has, therefore, led to the increased need for surgical interventions in correcting bunion deformities. Moreover, the increasing rate of sports injuries also contributes to the growth of the market because athletes often exert too much stress on their feet, which leads to the formation of bunions. Lifestyle factors, such as wearing inappropriate footwear, also lead to the development of bunions, further expanding surgical requirements. All such factors combined are significantly driving the growth of the bunion surgery market.

RESTRAINT: High cost of surgeries

The high cost of bunion surgery is a major restraint in the market because it restricts access to many patients, particularly those without adequate insurance or financial resources. Several factors influence the cost of bunion surgery, including geographic location, the type of procedure, insurance coverage, and the patient's overall health. These financial barriers prevent people from getting treatment on time. Thus, the patient faces more extended pain, complicated risk, or even requires complex procedures in the near future. The high cost of bunion surgery is a barrier to access surgeries, thereby limiting this market and preventing patients from availing themselves of the long-term benefits through the procedure.

 

OPPORTUNITY: Rising number of hospitals and surgical centers worldwide

Increasing numbers of hospitals and surgical centers in developed as well as emerging countries are driving the demand for orthopedic services, such as bunion surgery. The rising geriatric population drives this trend, higher numbers of trauma patients, and advancements in orthopedic implants. Moreover, the continuous upgrades of hospitals for orthopedic treatment devices and government initiatives for setting up new orthopedic facilities in developing countries are significant growth opportunities for manufacturers in the bunion surgery market. These factors allow expansion and a wider reach in the market for companies in the industry.

CHALLENGES: Availability of non-surgical alternatives

A significant challenge for the bunion surgery market is the availability of a wide range of effective non-surgical options that can manage symptoms and potentially postpone the need for surgery in less severe cases. Treatments such as custom orthotics, appropriate footwear, padding, night splints, physical therapy, corticosteroid injections, and ice therapy can decrease pain and improve foot function and the progression of the condition in many patients to the extent that surgery is avoided. Surgery is often the only cure for more advanced cases with significant pain due to a bunion or loss of mobility and function.

Global Bunion Surgery Market Ecosystem Analysis

The key end users of the bunion surgery market ecosystem are hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and orthopedic clinics. Traditional surgeries and minimally invasive surgeries are some of the key surgery segments within the bunion surgery market. This ecosystem is further influenced by advancements in surgical technologies, regulatory approvals, and the evolution of patient preferences that contribute to the growth and evolution of the market.

Bunion Surgery Market Ecosystem
 

By type, the minimally invasive surgeries segment is expected to grow at the highest rate in the bunion surgery market during the forecast period.

The minimally invasive surgeries segment is expected to grow at the highest rate due to faster recovery time, less tissue damage, and small incisions. Technological innovations in surgical equipment are also driving the segment. For instance, the launch of PROstep MIS Lapidus by Stryker (US) has improved precision, safety, and effectiveness for minimally invasive procedures. The increasing preference for procedures with quicker recovery periods, lower complication rates, and less scarring is also leading to the growth of the segment. Although initial costs are generally higher because of the high-tech equipment, shorter hospital stays and faster recovery periods are generally cost-effective compared to the overall costs. All these factors position minimally invasive surgeries for significant growth in the bunion surgery market.

By end user, the hospitals segment is expected to have the highest growth rate in the bunion surgery market during the forecast period.

The availability of advanced surgical technologies, well-qualified medical professionals, and adequate healthcare facilities in hospitals can be used for traditional and minimally invasive bunion surgeries. Additionally, the hospital segment growth is further supported by the increasing incidence of bunions and rising demand for specialty surgical procedures. Furthermore, the hospitals have established infrastructure, wide insurance coverage, and the capacity to serve higher volumes of patients, which collectively enhances their overall market position. Thus, the hospitals segment is likely to continue holding a larger share of the bunion surgery market during the projected period.

In 2023, North America Held the Largest Share of the Bunion Surgery Market.

The market for bunion surgery has been segmented into six major geographical regions: North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East & Africa, and GCC Countries. North America holds a major share in the global bunion surgery market, mainly due to its developed healthcare system, high prevalence of bunions, FDA approvals, and key players in the region. The developed healthcare infrastructure in the region supports the adoption of traditional as well as minimally invasive surgeries. Moreover, the higher prevalence of bunions, especially among the elderly, increases the demand for surgical treatments. FDA approval of innovative surgical devices regarding safety and efficacy further boosts the market growth. Moreover, the presence of key players also strengthens the dominance of the region in the market.

HIGHEST CAGR MARKET IN 2023
NORTH AMERICA FASTEST GROWING MARKET IN THE REGION
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Recent Developments of Bunion Surgery Market

  • In July 2024, Stryker (US) acquired Artelon Inc. (Georgia), a company specializing in innovative soft tissue fixation products for foot and ankle, as well as sports medicine procedures. This acquisition enhances the soft tissue fixation portfolio of Stryker.
  • In August 2025, Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. (US) introduced the TriLEAP Lower Extremity Anatomic Plating System through its subsidiary DePuy Synthes (US). It is used for bunionectomies, osteotomies, fusions, and foot or ankle fractures.
  • In May 2023, Medartis AG (Switzerland) acquired Nextremity Solutions, Inc. (US). The deal will help accelerate and scale its ongoing expansion activities in the US market, which is regarded as one of the major growth drivers for extremities business in the country.
  • In February 2022, Johnson & Johnson Services Inc. (US) acquired CrossRoads Extremity Systems (US), which focuses on procedure-specific, sterile-packed foot and ankle implants and instruments.

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Scope of the Report

Report Metric Details
Market size available for years 2022-2029
Base Year Considered 2023
Forecast period 2024-2029
Forecast units Value (USD)
Segments covered Product Type, Method, Application, and End User
Geographies covered North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa

 

Key Questions Addressed by the Report

What are the recent trends affecting the bunion surgery market?
The recent trends in the bunion surgery market are mainly driven by the increasing use of minimally invasive surgery. MIS techniques have gained popularity due to smaller incisions, reduced tissue disruption, and quicker recovery times. These procedures also tend to have less postoperative pain and fewer risks of complications. The increasing trend in age across the global population raises the prevalence of bunions. Bunions mostly occur in the elderly population and require surgery, thereby driving more demand for bunion surgeries.
What are the key types of bunion surgeries?
There are primarily two types of bunion surgeries: traditional and minimally invasive. Traditional surgery involves a large incision to remove the bunion and realign the bones. This may have a longer recovery time and is generally more risky for complications. However, it often corrects the deformity in severe cases. MIS uses smaller incisions and specialized tools for quicker recovery, less pain, and fewer complications, which is ideal for less severe cases.
Who are the key players in the bunion surgery market?
The key players in this market are Stryker (US), Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. (US), Smith+Nephew (UK), Paragon 28, Inc. (US), CONMED Corporation (US), Zimmer Biomet (US), Treace Medical Concepts, Inc (US), Enovis Corporation (US), and Medartis AG (Switzerland).
Who are the key end users of the bunion surgery market?
The major end users of bunion surgery are hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and orthopedic clinics. In 2023, the largest share of the bunion surgery market was held by the hospitals segment with advanced infrastructure, specialized surgical teams, and the facility to deal with complicated cases.
Which region is more profitable for growth in the bunion surgery market?
The Asia Pacific region is one of the most promising for the bunion surgery market, mainly due to the high prevalence of disease, large patient population, and advanced infrastructure for healthcare.

 

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The study involved major activities in estimating the current market size for the bunion surgery market. Exhaustive secondary research was done to collect information on the bunion surgery industry. The next step was to validate these findings, assumptions, and sizing with industry experts across the value chain using primary research. Different approaches, such as top-down and bottom-up, were employed to estimate the total market size. After that, the market breakup and data triangulation procedures were used to estimate the market size of the segments and subsegments of the bunion surgery market.

The four steps involved in estimating the market size are

Secondary Research

In the secondary research process, various secondary sources such as annual reports, press releases & investor presentations of companies, white papers, certified publications, articles by recognized authors, gold-standard & silver-standard websites, regulatory bodies, and databases (such as D&B Hoovers, Bloomberg Business, and Factiva) were referred to identify and collect information for this study.

Primary Research

In the primary research process, various sources from both the supply and demand sides were interviewed to obtain qualitative and quantitative information for this report. Primary sources were mainly industry experts from the core and related industries and preferred suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, service providers, orthopedic surgeons, and organizations related to all segments of this industry’s value chain. In-depth interviews were conducted with various primary respondents, including key industry participants, subject-matter experts, C-level executives of key market players, and industry consultants, to obtain and verify critical qualitative and quantitative information as well as assess prospects.

The following is a breakdown of the primary respondents:

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Note 1: Others include sales managers, marketing managers, and product managers.

Note 2: Companies are classified into tiers based on their total revenues. As of 2023, Tier 1 = >USD 100 million, Tier 2 = USD 10 million to USD 100 million, and Tier 3 = < USD 10 million.

COMPANY NAME DESIGNATION
Zimmer Biomet Sales Executive
Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. Sales Executive

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Market Size Estimation

Both top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the bunion surgery market's total size. These methods were also used extensively to estimate the size of various subsegments in the market. The research methodology used to estimate the market size includes the following:

  • The key players in the industry have been identified through extensive secondary research
  • The revenues generated by leading players operating in the bunion surgery market have been determined through primary and secondary research.
  • All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns have been determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources.

The research methodology used to estimate the market size includes the following:

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Data Triangulation

After arriving at the overall market size by applying the process mentioned above, the total market was split into several segments. To complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics for all segments and subsegments, data triangulation and market breakdown procedures were employed, wherever applicable. The data was triangulated by studying various factors and trends from both the demand and supply sides.

Market Definition

Bunion surgery is performed to relieve pain and correct the deformity caused by a bunion. A bunion (hallux valgus) is a deformity of the bone or tissue around the joint at the base of the toe.

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Report Objectives

  • To define, describe, segment, and forecast the global bunion surgery market, by product, patient type, type, end user, and region
  • To provide detailed information regarding the major factors influencing the market growth (such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges)
  • To analyze the micromarkets1 with respect to individual growth trends, prospects, and contributions to the overall bunion surgery market
  • To analyze market opportunities for stakeholders and provide details of the competitive landscape for key players
  • To forecast the size of the market segments with respect to six regions, namely, North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, Latin America, and GCC Countries
  • To profile the key players and comprehensively analyze their product portfolios, market positions, and core competencies
  • To track and analyze company developments such as product launches & approvals, partnerships, acquisitions, agreements, and other developments
  • To benchmark players within the market using the proprietary Competitive Leadership Mapping framework, which analyzes market players on various parameters within the broad categories of business and product excellence

 

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