Breg Launches New Quantum Knee Brace to Address Growing Osteoarthritis Market Demand

VCBeat (WeChat ID: vcbeat) has learned that medical device manufacturer Breg recently launched a new product, Quantum, designed to alleviate osteoarthritis pain.

Breg is a medical device manufacturing company headquartered in Carlsbad, California, and is owned by Water Street Healthcare Partners, a strategic investor in the healthcare sector. Since its founding in 1989, Breg has focused on high-quality sports medicine products and services, gradually growing to become the second-largest orthopedic device manufacturer in the United States. The company has established sales outlets in 59 countries worldwide and collaborates with 2,500 clinics and more than 6,000 orthopedic surgeons, providing sports medicine and rehabilitation products to millions of patients annually.

Studies have shown that the incidence of knee osteoarthritis exceeds 50% within 10 to 20 years following an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. With the high prevalence of ACL injuries among young patients, coupled with real-world factors such as an aging population and rising obesity rates, the market demand for knee osteoarthritis (OA) braces is growing rapidly.

However, osteoarthritis (OA) braces represent only a small niche within the medical device market. According to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 22.7% of adults in the United States have been diagnosed with arthritis, with a higher prevalence among women (23.5%) than men (18.1%). Furthermore, the rising prevalence of conditions such as arthritis, spinal deformities, muscle injuries, fracture-related trauma, and stroke has led to a surge in overall demand for orthotic braces. Data indicate that the global sports medicine device market is projected to exceed $10.5 billion by 2024.

As a key global player in the orthopedic bracing market, Breg boasts over 20 years of experience in knee brace design. Its newly launched product for osteoarthritis (OA), Quantum, features a stylish design and flexible removability, combining practicality with aesthetics to fully meet the needs of patients suffering from OA-related pain. When the patient bends their knee, dynamic pull-assist technology gradually releases cushioning force, thereby alleviating pain. Quantum is also equipped with three ratchet buckle adjustment points, allowing for easy size adjustments to help patients manage pain effectively.

“I also suffer from osteoarthritis, and I am honored to be among the first to try Quantum,” said Dr. Mark Sherman of the Staten Island Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute. “This is a specially designed, lightweight, and convenient brace that not only effectively controlled my joint pain but also helped me successfully complete sport climbing activities during my recent fishing trip to New Zealand. Quantum will become the preferred choice for the OA patients under my care.”

(Compiled by Feng Yutong)