AAOS launches Orthopaedic Industry Report, analyzing market trends and future outlook

At a Glance

• New Orthopaedic Industry Report brings together data and insights from across the orthopaedic care continuum.
• The report identifies key trends affecting musculoskeletal care, including workforce pressures, reimbursement challenges, and growing demand.
• The report helps healthcare leaders make informed strategic decisions in a rapidly evolving market.

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AAOS released its inaugural 2025 Orthopaedic Industry Report, a new market intelligence resource that synthesizes data and insights from across the continuum of orthopaedic care to help healthcare leaders understand the trends shaping the orthopaedic market and musculoskeletal care delivery.

Healthcare organizations across the orthopaedic landscape are navigating significant shifts in care delivery, workforce capacity, reimbursement, and patient demand. Yet many of the data sources used to guide strategic decisions remain fragmented.

Developed by AAOS, the report brings together data and insights from across the orthopaedic ecosystem into a single resource. Drawing on claims data, demographic trends, registry insights, and AAOS member intelligence, as well as advocacy perspectives and AAOS clinical practice guidelines, it provides an integrated view of the forces influencing orthopaedic care delivery.

Key findings highlighted in the report include:

• growing demand for musculoskeletal care driven by aging populations;
• continued financial pressures related to reimbursement and rising costs;
• ongoing migration of care to outpatient settings, including ambulatory surgery centers;
• workforce challenges influencing staffing models and care delivery; and
• increasing adoption of technology across orthopaedic practice and care settings.

The Orthopaedic Industry Report is intended as a strategic market intelligence resource and does not provide clinical guidance or replace AAOS clinical practice guidelines. As part of AAOS’ broader portfolio of market intelligence offerings, it complements other resources designed to help orthopaedic leaders navigate an evolving healthcare landscape. The report will be updated annually.

Access the Orthopaedic Industry Report.