Smith & Nephew plc (NYSE: SNN) is a global medical technology company specializing in the design, development and commercialization of advanced surgical devices and wound management solutions. The business serves healthcare professionals in orthopaedic reconstruction, trauma and extremities, sports medicine, ear, nose and throat (ENT), and advanced wound care. Its product portfolio includes hip and knee joint implants, arthroscopic instruments, biologic therapies for tissue repair and regenerative medicine dressings for acute and chronic wounds.
The company’s orthopaedic reconstruction division offers both cemented and cementless hip and knee replacement systems designed to improve patient mobility and long-term implant performance. In the sports medicine and ENT segment, Smith & Nephew markets a range of minimally invasive surgical tools and endoscopic technologies used in soft tissue repair, joint preservation and sinus and nasal procedures. Its advanced wound management unit provides bio-engineered skin substitutes, silver-based antimicrobial dressings and negative pressure wound therapy devices aimed at accelerating healing in diabetic foot ulcers, burns and other complex wounds.
Founded in 1856 by Thomas James Smith in Hull, England, Smith & Nephew has evolved into a multinational organization headquartered in London. The company maintains research and development centers across Europe and North America and distributes its products in more than 100 countries throughout Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. Over more than 160 years of operation, Smith & Nephew has established strategic partnerships with hospitals, clinics and research institutions to drive clinical innovation and expand its global footprint.
Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Roland Diggelmann, Smith & Nephew continues to invest in next-generation technologies aiming to enhance patient outcomes and support value-based healthcare delivery. The company’s ongoing clinical trials and regulatory submissions reflect its commitment to addressing unmet medical needs in musculoskeletal care and wound healing. With a focus on emerging markets and digital surgery platforms, Smith & Nephew seeks to sustain its position as a leader in advanced medical solutions.
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