PEEK Surgical Screws Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Product (Cortical Screws, Cancellous Screws, and Hybrid Screws), By Application (Spinal Fixation, Joint Reconstruction, Trauma Fracture Repair, Dental Implants, and Others), By End Use (Hospitals and Outpatient Facilities), By Region and Competition, 2021-2031F

Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size (2025)	USD 503.71 MIllion
CAGR (2026-2031)	6.63%
Fastest Growing Segment	Cortical Screws
Largest Market	North America
Market Size (2031)	USD 740.38 MIllion

Market Overview

The Global PEEK Surgical Screws Market will grow from USD 503.71 MIllion in 2025 to USD 740.38 MIllion by 2031 at a 6.63% CAGR. Global PEEK Surgical Screws are specialized orthopedic fasteners manufactured from polyetheretherketone, a high-performance thermoplastic renowned for its mechanical strength and biocompatibility. The market is primarily supported by the material's radiolucency, which allows for clear artifact-free postoperative imaging on X-rays and MRI scans, and its elastic modulus that closely mimics human bone to minimize stress shielding. Furthermore, the expanding global geriatric population and the associated rise in spinal pathologies and sports-related injuries serve as fundamental drivers increasing the necessity for these advanced non-metallic fixation devices in spinal fusion and soft tissue repair.

One significant challenge impeding broader market expansion is the high cost of medical-grade PEEK raw material and manufacturing compared to established titanium alternatives, which limits adoption in cost-sensitive healthcare regions. Despite this economic barrier, the demand for orthopedic interventions continues to surge. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, in 2024, the Shoulder & Elbow Registry reported a 44% increase in submitted patient procedures compared to the 2022 report, underscoring the rapid growth in surgical volumes where these fixation components are essential.

Key Market Drivers

Advancements in Additive Manufacturing for Patient-Specific PEEK Implants are fundamentally reshaping the market by overcoming the material's historical limitation of biological inertness. While traditional PEEK implants offered radiolucency, they often lacked the porous surface texture required for optimal osseointegration, which historically necessitated titanium coatings or hybrid designs. New 3D-printing technologies now enable the fabrication of fully interconnected porous PEEK structures that mimic cancellous bone, promoting direct bone ingrowth while maintaining the material’s modulus similarity to human bone to reduce stress shielding. Validating this technological shift, according to Curiteva, February 2024, in the company's announcement regarding regulatory milestones, they received FDA 510(k) clearance for the Inspire 3D Printed Trabecular PEEK Lumbar Interbody Fusion System. This innovation allows for superior biological fixation without compromising imaging clarity, directly addressing the clinical need for implants that fuse more effectively with host bone.

The Growing Incidence of Sports-Related Injuries and Trauma Cases further propels the adoption of PEEK interference screws and suture anchors, particularly for soft tissue repairs like ACL reconstructions and rotator cuff surgeries. As patient demographics shift towards more active lifestyles, the demand for high-strength, non-metallic fixation devices that eliminate the need for hardware removal surgeries has intensified. This surge in orthopedic demand is evident in recent corporate financial performance; according to Enovis, November 2024, in the 'Third Quarter 2024 Results', Reconstructive sales grew 57% year-over-year, driven significantly by high demand in the extremities and trauma sectors. Broader market indicators mirror this positive trajectory, as according to Stryker, in 2024, the Orthopaedics and Spine division reported sales rising 7.5% in the first quarter, confirming the sustained necessity for advanced fixation solutions in the global healthcare landscape.

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Key Market Challenges

The high cost of medical-grade PEEK raw material and manufacturing compared to titanium alternatives is a substantial impediment to the growth of the Global PEEK Surgical Screws Market. Titanium remains a cost-effective standard for many healthcare providers, particularly in developing regions or hospitals with restricted purchasing budgets. Consequently, the premium pricing required for PEEK fixation devices forces these cost-sensitive buyers to prioritize economic feasibility over the material’s radiolucent benefits, thereby stifling broader market penetration.

This financial barrier is further exacerbated by the escalating expenses associated with regulatory compliance and production maintenance. Manufacturers face significant overheads to adhere to stringent industry standards, which compounds the base cost of the raw material. According to MedTech Europe, in 2025, medical device manufacturers reported facing a 50% increase in maintenance and re-certification costs over a five-year certification cycle. These rising operational expenditures must inevitably be passed down to the final product price, maintaining a wide cost gap between PEEK and metallic options. This pricing disparity directly limits the volume of PEEK screws adopted in standard procedures, hampering the market's overall expansion potential.

Key Market Trends

The Adoption of Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced PEEK (CFR-PEEK) Composites is increasingly defining the high-performance segment of the market, particularly for complex oncology and trauma applications where mechanical reliability is paramount. Unlike standard PEEK, these composites incorporate carbon fibers to significantly enhance fatigue strength and load-bearing capacity while retaining the material's critical radiolucent properties, allowing surgeons to monitor healing and tumor recurrence without the imaging artifacts caused by metal implants. This clinical value is now receiving substantial regulatory and financial recognition, validating the material's premium positioning. According to icotec ag, January 2025, in the 'FDA Clearance for Spinal Infection Indication with BlackArmor Implants' announcement, the company highlighted that as of October 2024, hospitals utilizing these specialized Carbon/PEEK implants became eligible for New Technology Add-on Payments (NTAP) of up to $28,000, underscoring the healthcare system's shift toward reimbursing advanced non-metallic solutions that improve patient management.

The Shift Toward Cannulated Designs for Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) is simultaneously propelling the demand for PEEK fixation by addressing the specific visualization requirements of keyhole procedures. Cannulated screws, which are implanted over guide wires to ensure precise placement, benefit immensely from PEEK's radiolucency as it allows surgeons to clearly visualize the guide wire position and the screw trajectory under fluoroscopy, a visibility often obscured by the halo effects of titanium hardware. This trend is tightly coupled with the broader expansion of the MIS spine and trauma sectors, where enhanced visualization is critical for safety. Validating the robust commercial momentum of this surgical approach, according to Globus Medical, February 2025, in the 'Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results', the company reported that full-year worldwide net sales reached $2.5 billion, a 60.6% increase driven by strong execution in its comprehensive spine portfolio which relies heavily on advanced minimally invasive fixation technologies.

Segmental Insights

The Cortical Screws segment represents the fastest-growing category within the Global PEEK Surgical Screws Market, primarily driven by the material's ability to closely approximate the elastic modulus of human cortical bone. This biomechanical compatibility significantly reduces stress shielding and bone loss, addressing a critical limitation of traditional titanium implants in load-bearing applications. Furthermore, the segment is expanding due to the increasing preference for radiolucent fixation devices, which eliminate metal artifacts during X-ray and CT imaging. These clinical advantages, coupled with a rising global incidence of orthopedic trauma requiring rigid yet bio-integrative fixation, are accelerating the adoption of PEEK cortical screws.

Regional Insights

North America commands the leading position in the Global PEEK Surgical Screws Market, primarily due to the widespread adoption of polymer implants in spinal and orthopedic surgeries. The region benefits from a highly developed healthcare infrastructure that supports the transition from metallic to radiolucent polyetheretherketone fixation devices. Additionally, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration facilitates market expansion through clear regulatory pathways, which encourages manufacturers to introduce advanced implant solutions. Favorable reimbursement policies for spinal fusion and fracture management further secure the region's dominance by ensuring broad patient access to these medical technologies.

Recent Developments

• In September 2024, Nvision Biomedical Technologies and Invibio Biomaterial Solutions announced the FDA clearance of the first 3D-printed PEEK interbody system made with Invibio's PEEK-OPTIMA polymer. This collaboration leveraged Invibio’s proprietary Bond3D additive manufacturing technology to produce cervical and anterior lumbar implants with both solid and porous sections, optimizing them for bone ingrowth and fixation strength. This development represents a major advancement in the application of PEEK for spinal fixation, offering a solution that combines the material's favorable modulus and imaging characteristics with the design freedom of 3D printing to improve patient outcomes in fusion procedures.
• In March 2024, DePuy Mitek, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, received FDA 510(k) clearance for its MILAGRO and MILAGRO ADVANCE Interference Screws. The clearance covers interference screws manufactured from PEEK as well as biocomposite materials, intended for use in the fixation of soft tissue grafts and bone-tendon-bone grafts during cruciate ligament reconstruction in the knee, as well as for stabilization procedures in the foot and ankle. These cannulated, threaded fasteners are designed to provide secure interference fixation, leveraging the radiolucent and mechanical properties of PEEK to support effective ligament repair and reconstruction.
• In February 2024, Curiteva received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Inspire 3D Printed Trabecular PEEK Lumbar Interbody Fusion System. This approval marked a significant technological breakthrough in the market, as it is the first 3D-printed PEEK implant cleared for lumbar procedures that features a fully interconnected porous structure designed to promote osseointegration. The system utilizes a proprietary Fused Filament Fabrication 3D printing process to create a scaffold that mimics cancellous bone, combining the biomechanical benefits of PEEK with enhanced biological healing properties. This development underscores the growing shift towards advanced manufacturing techniques for PEEK fixation devices.
• In January 2024, Paragon 28 launched the Grappler Knotless Anchor System and Bridgeline Tape, expanding its soft tissue portfolio for foot and ankle procedures. The system features cannulated anchors made from PEEK (Polyether ether ketone) that are vented to facilitate bony ingrowth and strengthen the hold in the bone. These PEEK anchors are available in 4.5 mm and 5.5 mm diameters and come preloaded on an ergonomically designed handle to maximize surgeon control during tensioning. The launch aims to address unique challenges in soft tissue repair by offering a comprehensive solution that reduces waste and intraoperative complexity.

Key Market Players

• Orthofix Medical Inc.
• Medtronic Plc
• Invibio Ltd.
• Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
• Arthrex, Inc.
• Medacta International SA
• Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
• Matrix Meditec Pvt Ltd
• MicroPort Scientific Corporation
• icotec Medical, Inc.

By Product	By Application	By End Use	By Region
Cortical Screws Cancellous Screws and Hybrid Screws	Spinal Fixation Joint Reconstruction Trauma Fracture Repair Dental Implants and Others	Hospitals and Outpatient Facilities	North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Middle East & Africa

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global PEEK Surgical Screws Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

• PEEK Surgical Screws Market, By Product:

• Cortical Screws
• Cancellous Screws
• and Hybrid Screws

• PEEK Surgical Screws Market, By Application:

• Spinal Fixation
• Joint Reconstruction
• Trauma Fracture Repair
• Dental Implants
• and Others

• PEEK Surgical Screws Market, By End Use:

• Hospitals and Outpatient Facilities

• PEEK Surgical Screws Market, By Region:

• North America
• United States
• Canada
• Mexico
• Europe
• France
• United Kingdom
• Italy
• Germany
• Spain
• Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Colombia
• Middle East & Africa
• South Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE