Smith & Nephew develops and markets advanced medical devices that help healthcare professionals treat patients more effectively – and patients get back to their normal lives faster.
Our dedicated Global Business Units – Orthopedic Reconstruction, Orthopedic Trauma & Clinical Therapies, Endoscopy and Advanced Wound Management – specialize in innovative, cost-effective products that meet pressing healthcare needs. Smith & Nephew was founded in 1856. A leader in each of our three specialist markets, we now operate in 90 countries, employ over 11,000 people and generate annual sales of $4.3 billion.
We stay ahead in our markets through substantial investment in our products, research and development and through our close, long-term relationships with customers. Across the world, healthcare budgets are under pressure. Faster, more cost-effective treatment makes life easier for patients and healthcare providers. To achieve it, we apply our technical expertise and resources to