The Global Bone Graft Substitutes Market Is Witnessing High Demand Owing To the Increasing Incidence of Bone Cancer Cases in the World

 

Bone Graft Substitutes for a particular bone or teeth replacement can be used when the original bone that was damaged cannot be extracted or replaced because it is still part of the body or if the bone on the other hand is not growing properly and there is an obvious reason for this. Patients who experience a dental loss due to accidents, disease, malformations, or other factors can benefit from bone replacement surgery. The procedure is generally referred to as osseointegration. The replacement bone or teeth are created by living tissues from the patient's own body. There are many reasons why the bones of the patients from whom the replacements are made do not grow or are not growing correctly; some of the reasons include the inability of the bone to absorb nutrients and the passage of some disease antigens into the bloodstream that prevents the absorption of nutrients.

Bone graft substitutes are surgically implanted in the gums or jawbone to fill the gap where the real bone used to be. Bone grafting has been around since the 19th century, and nowadays is a widely practiced procedure where artificial bone tissue is transplanted from another area of the body, or from a human donor, taken from another part of the body, to fill the gap.

The increasing prevalence of bone cancer in the world is the main factor that is aiding the growth of the global Bone Graft Substitutes Market. For instance, according to the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), in 2020 around 400 bone cancer cases were diagnosed in the world occurring in age ranges 15-19. It was also estimated that around 2,060 deaths (870 women and girls and 1,190 men and boys) occurred owing to bone cancer. And in adults, 40% get affected with chondrosarcoma. Moreover, the key market players are also focusing on newer strategies such as acquisitions and this is also driving the growth of the global bone graft substitutes market.

There are also other benefits to patients who choose to undergo bone augmentation surgery, one such being the increase in facial bone mass. Another is the increase of muscle mass in the arms, and chest areas as well as an increase in bone density and thickness. Bone replacements also have a psychological effect, as they improve confidence and assertiveness levels among patients. Also, bone substitute for a particular area may help in improving the appearance of the same area when applied cosmetically as well as physically. However, the high cost of bone cancer treatment is the main restraining factor that is hindering the growth of the global Bone Graft Substitutes Market.

North America is experiencing high demand in the global Bone Graft Substitutes Market, owing to the rising prevalence of bone cancer in the region. For instance, according to the American Cancer Society, currently, there are 3,610 new diagnosed cases of bone cane in the U.S. These factors have resulted in several industrial developments. For instance, in March 2019, Bioventus introduced OSTEOAMP SELECT Fiber, allograft substitutes for curing injury in the ankle, foot, or spine.