Bone cement made of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) is used in several total joint arthroplasty surgeries. The major tasks of the cement in a cemented arthroplasty are to immobilise the implant, to transmit body weight and service loads from the prosthesis to the bone, and to increase the load-carrying capacity of the prosthesis-bone cement-bone system. However, the name "cement" is deceptive because bone cement behaves more like a grout, filling in space to form a tight space to keep the implant against bone. Long-term implant life requires high-quality cement. Accurate bone cement mixing and accurate application procedures are important to assuring the prosthesis's stability and lifespan. Because bone cement is created and used in the operating theatre, it is critical that all perioperative employees understand the particular safety considerations associated with its preparation and usage.
The coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting 213 countries and territories around the world. COVID-19 has created new challenges that are requiring manufacturers to innovate at speeds they never have before. Supply chain disruptions, social distancing on high-touch assembly lines, limited ability to travel, and the need for oversight add significant complexity to today’s processes. The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has created a global health crisis that has had a deep impact on the manufacturing market there is a shortage in supply of raw materials from Chinese manufacturers which has resulted in a severe demand-supply gap. The manufacturers are further expected to be stranded on raw material orders owing to the logistics industry being significantly impacted due to lockdown amid COVID-19. This has all affected the market adversely causing a slowdown in the Orthopedic Bone Cement and Casting Materials market due to shortage of supply and manufacturing.
The key players in the orthopedic bone cement and casting materials market are Zimmer Biomet, Stryker Corporation, Smith & Nephew plc, DePuy Synthes, 3M Healthcare and BSN Medical GmbH, among others. The top 5 companies represent the dominant market share, making the market highly consolidated. The key companies are adopting strategies such as geographic expansion, merger & acquisitions and product launch to extend their presence and stay ahead of the competitors.
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