Introduction to Smith & Nephew
Smith & Nephew's four Global Business Units - Orthopaedic Reconstruction, Orthopaedic Trauma & Clinical Therapies, Endoscopy and Advanced Wound Management - have worldwide responsibility for the research and development, manufacturing and marketing of their respective product ranges.
Smith & Nephew develops and markets advanced medical devices that help healthcare professionals treat patients more effectively - and patients get back to their lives faster. Our dedicated Global Business Units specialise in innovative, cost-effective products that meet pressing healthcare needs.
Smith & Nephew was founded in 1856. A leader in each of our four specialist markets, we now operate in 33 countries and generate annual sales of $2.8 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 continually develop new, leading-edge solutions.
With the help of our products and our support for healthcare professionals, doctors, surgeons and nurses can provide treatment more quickly and economically - and with better results. Patients enjoy improved mobility or flexibility, recover from surgery quicker, find their conditions easier to manage and see an improved quality of life. These benefits are encapsulated in the ambition that shapes our entire business: Helping people regain their lives.