In 2023, the number of total knee replacements performed on patients in the UK stood at 158.75 units per hundred thousand persons. Forecasted data indicates a steady increase in procedures from 2024 to 2028: 160.51 in 2024, 162.26 in 2025, 163.97 in 2026, 165.65 in 2027, and 167.29 in 2028. The year-on-year variation shows incremental growth, reflecting a rising need for knee replacement surgeries likely due to an aging population and improved medical technologies.
Over the last two years, the average annual increase is approximately 1.11%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is projected to be 1.06%, suggesting a consistent upward trend.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in surgical techniques, increasing adoption of less invasive procedures, and the impact of evolving healthcare policies in the UK. Monitoring these factors will help in understanding the demand for knee replacement surgeries moving forward.
