The skull clamp market size is projected to reach US$ 4,337.31 million by 2031 from US$ 2,097.15 million in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 9.6% during 2023–2031. The acceptance of robotic techniques for treating brain diseases is expected to increase due to their ability to improve performance with high accuracy, greater flexibility, and accelerated recovery; thus, increasing surgical innovation and adoption is likely to remain a key trend in the market during the forecast period.

Skull Clamp Market Analysis

The increase in incidence of traumatic brain injury and the rise in brain and spinal procedures are among the main drivers propelling the skull clamp market growth. However, the rising incidence of injuries brought on by skull clamps.

Skull Clamp Market Overview

Skull clamps are frequently used in cranial neurosurgical procedures and selected cervical procedures. Its demand is majorly driven by the growing number of neurosurgeries owing to the rising incidence of brain and spinal tumors, brain aneurysms or cerebral aneurysms, and Parkinson’s disease.

According to data published by the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, ~6.5 million people in the US (i.e., 1 in 50 persons) suffer from an unruptured brain aneurysm every year, and ~30,000 people suffer from cerebral aneurysm rupture yearly. The data also reveals that ~40.0% of ruptures are fatal and need intensive care and immediate attention. As per the National Library of Medicine information in 2022, the global prevalence of cerebral aneurysms was ~3.2%, with a mean age of 50 and an overall 1:1 gender ratio; this ratio changes significantly among people of age 50 and above to reach 2:0, with the predominance of females. Further, according to the American Cancer Society, in 2023, ~25,400 adults in the US were diagnosed with malignant tumors in the spinal cord and brain, and about 18,760 people will die due to these. Patient positioning and head fixation are the most crucial aspects of all brain surgeries. These procedures require an accurate understanding of the scalp and skull anatomy and the procedure for obtaining aneurysms. Hence, the increasing prevalence of brain aneurysms, brain cancer, and other neurological diseases that require surgeries is among the crucial factors driving the market growth of skull clamps.

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Skull Clamp Market: Strategic Insights

Market Size Value in	US$ 1,769.82 million in 2021
Market Size Value by	US$ 3,250.70 million by 2028
Growth rate	CAGR of 9.1% from 2022 to 2028
Forecast Period	2022-2028
Base Year	2021

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Skull Clamp Market Drivers and Opportunities

Rising Number of Traumatic Brain Injury Cases Favors Market

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) often occur due to severe sports injuries or road accidents. There are four main types of TBIs—concussion, contusion, penetrating injuries, and anoxic brain injuries. The symptoms of TBIs differ with the extent of damage to the brain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were about 69,000 TBI-related deaths in the US in 2021. A report by Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) states that ~2.8 million people in the US suffer from TBIs annually, and ~280,000 of these cases result in hospitalizations, with ~50,000 injuries being fatal. According to an article, “Traumatic Brain Injury: A ‘silent epidemic,’” about 2 million Americans suffer TBI every year, and about 100,000 people die due to TBI. Likewise, per the Brain Injury Association Waterloo-Wellington, ~11,000 fatalities are observed yearly due to TBIs in Canada, resulting in over 6,000 people becoming permanently disabled with post-traumatic brain injuries. Also, according to the European Commission in the European Union and the UK, ~2.5 million people suffer a TBI each year, of whom 1.5 million are admitted to hospital and 57,000 die.

Decompressive Craniectomy (DC) is an extreme surgical treatment of medically refractory Intracranial Hypertension (ICP) after TBI; it is often executed as urgent surgery (primary DC). With the help of skull clamp, healthcare professionals can surgically treat TBI using DC. With the rising cases of TBIs, the number of brain surgeries performed is increasing in various countries, which bolsters the use of skull clamps to prevent the unintended movement of head in the surgeries.

Increasing Prevalence of Neurological Disorders to Create Market Opportunities

There is an increasing prevalence of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and epilepsy, mainly in low- and middle-income countries. According to WHO, in 2024, about 50 million people worldwide are suffering from epilepsy, and about 80% of these people live in low- and middle-income countries. According to Parkinson’s Foundation, nearly 1 million people in the US had Parkinson’s disease in 2023, and the cases of the disease are expected to rise to 1.2 million by 2030. As per the same source, in 2023, more than 10 million people across the world were suffering from Parkinson’s disease. According to Alzheimer's Association, about 6.9 million people aged 65 years and above in America are expected to suffer from Alzheimer’s in 2024. Drugs are generally used for the treatment of these diseases. However, there is an increase in focus on the use of surgical methods such as deep brain stimulation for the treatment of neurological disorders, specifically when the drugs have low effects. According to an article “Epilepsy Surgery”, epilepsy patients may be treated with the help of a small electrode. As per the same article, about 50% of patients who undergo neuromodulation surgeries may experience better control of their seizures. Between 50% and 85% of individuals who undergo resection surgery or a hemispherectomy may experience significant improvement in seizure control and become seizure-free in some cases. Due to the better results of surgical procedures for neurological disorders, there will be an increase in the number of patients that will opt for these options, which, in turn, will fuel the number of neurological surgeries. As these surgeries are related to the brain, stabilization of the skull during the surgery is important. Thus, there will be an increase in demand for skull clamps. Thus, the increasing prevalence of neurological disorders is expected to offer lucrative opportunities for the growth of the skull clamp market during the forecast period.

Skull Clamp Market Report Segmentation Analysis

Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the skull clamp market analysis are product, application, material and end user.

• Based on product, the skull clamp market 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 2023.
• By application, the market is bifurcated into surgery and medical imaging. The surgery segment accounted for a larger share of the market in 2023.
• By material, the market is segmented into stainless steel, aluminum alloy, titanium, and radiolucent. The stainless steel segment accounted for the largest share of the market in 2023.
• Based on accessories, the skull clamp market is segmented into skull pins, headrest, and others. The skull pins segment held the largest market share in 2023.
• Based on end user, the skull clamp market is segmented into hospitals, specialty clinics, and ambulatory surgical centers. The hospitals segment dominated the market in 2023.

Skull Clamp Market Share Analysis by Geography

The geographic scope of the skull clamp market report is mainly divided into five regions—North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America. North America dominated the market in 2023. The North American market has been analyzed on the basis of the US, Canada, and Mexico. In terms of revenue, North America accounted for the largest global skull clamp market share in 2023. The US holds a significant share of the market in North America. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is considered to be a leading cause of death and disability among the majority of the population in the US. The CDC stated that 69,473 TBI-related deaths occurred in 2021, while ~214,110 TBI-related hospitalizations were recorded in 2020. This translates to over 586 hospital admissions and 190 TBI-related fatalities every day. TBI-related hospitalizations and death rates were higher among people aged 75 and above. This age group is responsible for ~32% of TBI-related hospitalizations and 28% of TBI-related deaths. As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the cost of treatment of traumatic brain injuries in the US is ~US$ 45 billion each year. Moreover, an estimated 80,000–90,000 patients in the US suffer from disabilities due to traumatic brain injuries every year. Also, the penetration of skull clamps across several end user applications is expected to increase product developments, which is likely to fuel the skull clamp market in the US by 2030.

Skull Clamp Market Report Scope

Skull Clamp Market News and Recent Developments

The skull clamp market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A few of the developments in the market are listed below:

• Medifa Healthcare Group announced a strategic partnership with GmbH and medimex GmbH to distribute operating tables, operating lights media and project-related modular room systems “RooSy” in Germany. (Source: Medifa Healthcare Group, Company Website, January 2022)

Skull Clamp Market Report Coverage and Deliverables

The "Skull Clamp Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)" report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:

• Skull clamp market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
• Skull clamp market trends as well as market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
• Detailed PEST/Porter's Five Forces and SWOT analysis
• Skull clamp market analysis covering key market trends, global and regional framework, major players, regulations, and recent market developments
• Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments for the skull clamp market
• Detailed company profiles