5 slowing Ortho trends in 2025

Our industry is shifting fast, and some old ways are losing ground. I am tracking a few changes to keep you ahead.

Here are five trends on the decline by 2025, with quick examples.

Why: Minimally invasive techniques are surging.

Outlook: Open surgeries will drop but stick around for complex cases.

Why: Custom-fit devices are gaining traction.

Outlook: One-size-fits-all implants will fade, though still used in budget markets.

Why: Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are taking over simpler cases.

Outlook: Hospitals lose share but keep high-risk surgeries.

Why: Payers demand outcome tracking for value-based care.

Outlook: Practices without data will struggle to compete.

Why: Cost and eco-concerns push for sustainable options.

Outlook: Reusable or 3D-printed tools will rise, curbing single-use reliance.