Domestic technical textiles Industry Segment-wise consumption of ...

Artificial Joints
The orthopaedic joints are used for patients suffering from arthritis and accidental damage of joints.
The joints are made such that they are compatible with the human body.
Product characteristics
The artificial joints are primarily made of Titanium, Stainless Steel and Chromium Cobalt, materials
which exhibit compatibility with the human body. The technical textile component in joints is Ultra
High Molecular Weight High Density Polyethylene (UHMWHDPE) material.
Market for artificial joints and future forecast
The approximate market for joints in India is around Rs.4.5 crore. The market is for high end
prostheses which are imported and some are manufactured in India. In India around 20,000 to 25,000
joint replacements happen which range from very minor to major implants.
The UHMWHDPE is a technical textile product which varies based on the product or type of joint
replacement.
The current and future forecast of artificial joints consumption is given below:-
Artificial joints
Domestic usage
Artificial joints (Quantity)
Artificial joints (Value)
2007-08 2012-13
Around 3,500
to 5,000 nos.
Around 7,000
to 10,000
nos.
Rs 10 crore
approx.
Rs 5 crore
approx.
Source: Industry survey, IMaCS Analysis
The potential market for artificial joint industry in 2012-13 is estimated at Rs. 10 crore up from Rs. 5
crore in 2007-08 (E). The growth the industry is assumed to be 15% based on the industry survey.
Imports and Exports of artificial joints
The estimated import figures for artificial joints are as given below:-