Surgical Imaging Market Analysis and Forecast to 2031: By Technology (Image Intensifier C-arms, Flat-Panel Detector C-arms (FPD C-arms)), By Application (Orthopedic & Trauma Surgeries, Cardiovascular Surgeries, Neurosurgeries, Gastrointestinal Surgeries),

Surgical Imaging Market Analysis and Forecast to 2031: By Technology (Image Intensifier C-arms, Flat-Panel Detector C-arms (FPD C-arms)), By Application (Orthopedic & Trauma Surgeries, Cardiovascular Surgeries, Neurosurgeries, Gastrointestinal Surgeries), By End-use, (Hospitals, Surgery Centers & Clinics) and Region

The global surgical imaging market was valued at USD 1.8 billion in 2021 and it is anticipated to grow up to USD 3.2 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period.


Surgical imaging systems are intra-operative imaging systems that are based on X-ray technology and can be used flexibly in various operating rooms. C-arms system is 2D or 3D medical imaging system used during numerous intraoperative procedures such as spine, cranial, orthopedics, cardiovascular surgery.

Market Trends and Drivers

The governments in developed regions have well-established health insurance frameworks. The U.S. has high healthcare coverage for more than 300 million of its population. A strong insurance framework puts a less financial burden on the people to undergo surgeries and this promotes the adaption of innovative technologies, such as robotic surgeries and surgical imaging. These factors are also projected to impel market growth in the years to come. Governments in developing economies, such as Brazil and Mexico, are focusing more on providing cost-effective and advanced surgical imaging solutions for better healthcare solutions. However, high costs associated with surgical imaging equipment may hinder their adoption.

Market Restraints and Challenges

Stringent approval procedures and high costs associated with these devices may have a negative impact on market expansion. Owing to their advanced features and functionalities, mobile C-arms are generally expensive and cost above USD 200,000. Advanced mobile C-arms are equipped with powerful generators (up to 20kW), which enable the penetration of dense anatomies. GE Healthcare’s OEC 9900 Elite and Ziehm Imaging’s Vision RFD are among the most expensive mobile C-arms manufactured. The large image displays in these mobile C-arms enable a precise evaluation of the images while allowing surgeons to view and analyze these images at a distance. In addition to the high purchase cost, these equipment have several other direct expenses for printers and DICOM boxes, which results in an overall increase in the total cost of ownership. Due to the requirement of significant capital expenditure, many small and medium-sized institutions find it hard to purchase these equipment.

Global Surgical Imaging Market Segmental Overview

The report analyses the global surgical imaging market based on technology, application, end use, and region.

Global Surgical Imaging Market by Technology

Based on technology, it is segmented into image intensifier C-arms and flat-panel detector C-arms (FPD C-arms). The FPD C-arms segment is projected to register the highest CAGR of 7.7% during the forecast period. The large market share of this segment can be attributed to the large installed base, low price and low maintenance costs of this systems. Other factor such as rise in demand for flat panel detector c-arms, technologically advancement in medical devices, and wide availability of FPD c-arm are majorly driving the surgical imaging market growth. Furthermore, advantages offered by flat panel detector c-arms over the image intensifier c-arm such as higher resolution, clarity, contrast, high efficiency further supports the market growth. Furthermore, FPD image can be displayed and analyzed with the latest software/computer advances, there are no moving parts on FPD, and thus these are simple, and no dust or vibration concerns these factors further contribute the market growth of FPD c-arms.

Global Surgical Imaging Market by Application

Based on application, it is segmented into orthopedic & trauma surgeries, cardiovascular surgeries, neurosurgeries, gastrointestinal surgeries and others. The orthopedic & trauma surgeries segment is the largest and the fastest-growing application segment in this market. This can be attributed to the increasing popularity of minimally invasive procedures in orthopedic and trauma surgeries and the advantage of 3D navigation in these surgeries through the use of C-arms.

Global Surgical Imaging Market by End-use

Based on end-use, it is segmented into hospitals and surgery centers & clinics. The hospitals segment is likely to dominate the surgical imaging market during the forecast period is attributed to the rising adoption of surgical rising demand for effective disease management, growing surgical procedural volumes in hospitals, and the increasing number of hospitals being set up in developing countries. Moreover, growing product installation across hospitals and clinics is fueling the intraoperative CT scanner market share, as these tools are an important part of the surgical setup for spine surgery, neurological surgeries, and other procedure.

Geographical Analysis of Global Surgical Imaging Market

Region-wise, it is studied across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World. Among these, Europe is the significant regional market for surgical imaging. The growing cancer inpatient volume across Germany, Italy, and Russia. According to the 2020 estimates by the European Commissions Joint Research Center (JRC), cancer burden across the region rose to 2.7 million fresh cases, accounting for over 1.3 million deaths during 2020. Regional governments and the EU have been formulating favorable policies, including the InvestEU program, which will accelerate product deployment.

Major Players in the Global Surgical Imaging MarketCOVID-19 Impact

A worldwide emergency has been caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic is going to negatively impact the surgical imaging market. The pandemic has put significant strain on the healthcare systems of the world. During this period, healthcare institutions and providers have been instructed to stop performing elective surgical procedures and medical examinations to slow the spread of the disease and conserve healthcare resources for COVID-19 patients.


According to a report published by researchers of CovidSurg Collaborative, around 28 million surgeries were canceled across the globe during 12 weeks of peak disruption during the COVID-19 pandemic. . The American Hospital Association estimated an average loss of revenues to US hospitals of USD 50.7 billion per month from March 1 to June 30, 2020 due to loss of elective procedures (as these procedures typically constitute a substantial part of hospital revenue).

Recent Developments

• In April 2022, GE Healthcare and Medtronic announced a collaboration to meet growing need for outpatient care
• In March 2022, Siemens Healthineers introduced its unique solutions in MRI and CT portfolio- MAGNETOM Free.Star and NAEOTOM Alpha®.
• In 2020, Siemens Healthineers agreed to acquire Varian Medical Systems (in a deal that values Varian at USD 16.4 billion). The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2021.
• In 2020, GE Healthcare launched OEC-3D is a new C-arm designed to deliver 3D and 2D images presenting a large field of view to surgeons for enhanced surgical imaging precision and efficiency.
• In 2020, Siemens Healthineers launched Cios Flow, a mobile C-arm designed to increase the ease and efficiency of everyday imaging workflows for surgical interventions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How big is the surgical imaging market?Ans. The global surgical imaging size was USD 1.8 billion in 2021 and is anticipated to reach USD 3.2 billion in 2031, growing at a rate of 5.9% from 2022 to 2031.
Q2. What is the surgical imaging market growth rate?Ans. The growth rate of the surgical imaging market is 5.9%.
Q3. Which region holds a major market share for the surgical imaging market?Ans. North America holds a major market share of the surgical imaging market in 2021.
Q4. Which segment accounted for the largest surgical imaging market share?Ans. By end user, the hospitals segment accounted for the largest surgical imaging market share.
Q5. Who are the key players in the surgical imaging market?Ans. The global surgical imaging market report includes players such as
Q6. What are the factors driving the surgical imaging market growth?Ans. The major factors driving the growth of the market are the growing number of surgical procedures, owing to sports injuries, accidents, and cardiac surgeries, due to the increased frequency of cardiovascular illnesses and other chronic disorders, where surgery is mandatory.
Q7. What are the key growth strategies of surgical imaging market players?Ans. The key growth strategies of surgical imaging market players are product launch and product approval.
Q8. Which region will provide more business opportunities for the surgical imaging market during the forecast period?Ans. The Asia-Pacific region will provide more business opportunities for the surgical imaging market during the forecast period.

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