As Japan’s aging population faces a growing incidence of hip osteoarthritis and fractures, the demand for hip reconstruction procedures is set to rise steadily. This surge will propel the Japan hip reconstruction market to an estimated $570 million by 2036, forecasts GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

GlobalData report, “Hip Reconstruction Market Size by Segments, Share, Regulatory, Reimbursement, Interventions and Forecast to 2036,” reveals that Japan accounted for around 30% of the Asia-Pacific hip reconstruction market in 2024, driven by the growing disease burden and rising demand for surgical treatment.

Priyanka Chakraborty, Medical Devices Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Bacterial colonization of implants may arise anywhere from a few weeks to two years post-surgery, often requiring prolonged antibiotic therapy and potentially necessitating revision arthroplasty. Therefore, adopting advanced technologies to prevent postoperative infections is critical to lower patient morbidity, contain healthcare costs, and improve overall patient outcomes.

In line with this, the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) in Japan has recently approved iTaperloc Complete and iG7 Hip System orthopedic implants by Zimmer Biomet Holdings.

iTaperloc Complete and iG7 Hip System come with controlled-release iodine layer, which prevents adhesion or growth of bacteria on the surface of the implants. The use of a natural antiseptic like Iodine makes them biocompatible and reduces the risk of any health hazard from the implants.

The introduction of Iodine technology combines the clinical background and efficiency of the existing hip implants with technological sophistication to provide safer alternatives to conventional implants and decreases the risk of infection at the surgical site.

Chakraborty concludes: “With Japan already holding one-third share in hip reconstruction market in the APAC region, and embracing newer technologies for improved patient care, the country is poised to grow further and expand its influence on global levels. Strong infrastructure and acceptance of novel technology will also pave the way for pipeline innovations and new investments.”