In 2023, total knee replacement procedures in Canada stood at an undisclosed baseline, following which the forecast for 2024 shows a starting figure of 66.8 performed as inpatient cases. A significant year-on-year decline is observed, with figures dropping to 60.2 in 2025, and further decreasing to 53.7 in 2026. The trend continues downward to 47.2 in 2027 and to 40.7 in 2028. The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) across this forecasted period indicates an average annual decline.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in minimally invasive surgical techniques and technologies, potential shifts towards outpatient or short-stay procedures, and the influence of demographic changes or health policy shifts on the demand for knee replacements in Canada.
