The total small joint reconstruction market is projected to remain small, compared to the large joint arthroplasty market. Unlike the hip and knee joints, the extremity joints (except for ankles) do not bear body weight.

Abstract
The full report suite on the Japanese market for small bone and joint orthopedic devices includes shoulder reconstruction and fixation devices, elbow repair devices, hand and wrist devices and foot and ankle devices. The market is segmented by anatomy and each anatomy-specific segment is further divided by implant types, from total joint reconstruction to internal fixation and bone fusion.