ACL Reconstruction Market Outlook:
ACL Reconstruction Market size was USD 8.3 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to reach USD 15.1 billion by the end of 2035, increasing at a CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period, i.e., 2026-2035. In 2026, the industry size of ACL reconstruction is assessed at USD 8.8 billion.
The international market is driven by a rise in the cases of occupational injuries and sports-based trauma. According to an article published by NLM in November 2023, the yearly recorded ACL incidence in the U.S. is estimated to affect 1 in 3,500 people, and approximately 400,000 ACL-based reconstructions take place every year. Among athletes, the female-to-male ratio is reported to be 4.5:1, with female athletes intended to be affected at a young age in supporting legs, compared to kicking legs for males. However, to assess this condition, the Lachman test is the most suitable, with 94% specificity and 95% sensitivity, thereby suitable for the market’s upliftment.
Moreover, as per an article published by the Journal of Trauma and Injury in July 2022, a case-based review was conducted on sports-specific major traumas within 5 years, wherein 76% of cases constituted suitable recovery at the time of discharge. In addition, 19% catered to moderate disability, and the remaining 5% accounted for critical disability. Besides, the average hospital stay length ranges from 1 to 121 days, and the most critically injured body region accounted for 29.1% of limbs and 33% of spinal and vertebral injuries. Meanwhile, the National Health Service Hospital recorded 367,093 emergency department visits, owing to sports injuries, thus proliferating the market.
