Iraq has witnessed a growing need for industrial braces due to past wars, traffic accidents, and chronic illnesses affecting mobility. However, the local market still struggles with limited domestic production, forcing many patients to rely on imported products that are often expensive and ill-suited to the country’s economic conditions.
One of the main challenges facing this sector is the lack of sufficient government support—both in terms of funding and legislation that encourages local manufacturing. Additionally, the shortage of specialized professionals in brace design and production, along with weak collaboration between universities and factories, limits Iraq’s ability to develop innovative, user-centered solutions. The absence of advanced research centers further hinders progress in keeping up with global advancements.
Despite these obstacles, there are signs of hope. Some Iraqi universities, such as Al-Mustaqbal University, have begun graduating engineers specialized in this field, and individual initiatives and startups are emerging to offer locally made products of acceptable quality. With strategic partnerships and sustainable funding, Iraq has the potential to build a strong domestic market for industrial braces that meets citizens’ needs and reduces reliance on imports.