Burn wound management
Burn wounds are a global public health problem and a leading cause of morbidity, including prolonged hospitalisation, disfigurement and disability – often accompanied by stigma and social rejection.1 Our aim is to help mitigate the complications associated with burn wounds.
Pressure injury prevention
Trusted to reduce the incidence of pressure injuries when used as part of a comprehensive prevention program, compared to standard care alone.1-3
Partial-thickness rotator cuff tears
Partial-thickness tears can have a lasting impact on pain and shoulder function. When used in isolated bioinductive repair, the REGENETEN◊ Bioinductive Implant leads to tendon healing without the need for sutured repair;1-4 offering patients a faster recovery and return to activity than sutured repairs.4,5
Chondral and osteochondral knee repair
Treat knee cartilage lesions and osteochondral defects in a single-stage procedure, even in the presence of mild to moderate osteoarthritis (Kellgren-Lawrence 0-3),1,2 with the porous, biocompatible CARTIHEAL◊ AGILI-C◊ Cartilage Repair Implant; shown to be clinically superior to the current surgical standard of care in level 1 clinical data.*1,2
In 1856, Thomas James Smith opened a small chemist shop in Hull. 170 years later, Smith+Nephew technologies help restore health and mobility for millions of people around the world, in 100 countries, every single day.
Life Unlimited.
In 1856, Thomas James Smith - a freshly qualified pharmacist - opened a small shop at 71 Whitefriargate in Hull. It was a modest beginning: dispensing medicines and supplying cod liver oil to local hospitals. But Smith had an instinct for innovation. He travelled to Norway to source a superior grade of cod liver oil, refined his own processing methods, and built a wholesale business that reached hospitals across the country.
A few months before his death in 1896, Smith was joined by his nephew, Horatio Nelson Smith. HN Smith reoriented the business towards surgical dressings and bandages - a decision that would prove transformative. When the First World War began in 1914, Smith+Nephew supplied the armies of Britain, France, Belgium, Serbia and America, as well as the American Red Cross. The workforce grew from 50 to 1,200 to meet the demands of a world at war.
In the decades that followed, Smith+Nephew evolved from a regional supplier into a globally diversified medical technology company - pioneering advances in wound care, orthopaedics, sports medicine and surgical innovation. The spirit of that original Hull shop endures: a restless curiosity, a commitment to advancing care, and a belief that better is always possible.
With a presence in 100 countries, we combine global scale with a personal commitment to advancing healthcare.
As reported in our 2025 Annual Report.
170 years of innovation has built a company with stronger foundations than ever, committed to reaching more patients - across more indications, more settings and more markets.
Our RISE strategy, announced in December 2025, will enable us to Reach more patients, Innovate to enhance the standard of care, Scale through strategic investment and Execute our work efficiently.
Built to grow. Determined to lead. One unwavering purpose: to use technology to take the limits off living.
At Smith+Nephew, our strategy is grounded in clinical insight, innovation at scale, and disciplined execution.
At our Expert Surgeons Insights event (9 June), leading surgeons and company experts shared how our technologies are advancing clinical practice today - and where the next opportunities for growth lie.
From enabling more personalised procedures in orthopaedics, to expanding indications in sports medicine and transforming wound care pathways, the session highlighted how our portfolio is positioned to capture demand, improve outcomes, and deliver sustainable growth.
This is innovation in action.
Grounded in real-world experience. Backed by evidence. Focused on the future.
From the first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to a global team of 17,000, it is people who make Smith+Nephew unique.
Healthcare heritage. A culture of Care, Collaboration and Courage. Purpose-driven work that changes lives every day.
At Smith+Nephew, growth is personal. Tools, training and mentorship to develop careers. A global footprint spanning 100 countries. And a shared purpose of Life Unlimited that connects every role to real patient outcomes.
Physical health is never just about our body. It is our mind, feelings and ambitions. When something holds it back, it is our whole life on hold.
Smith+Nephew is here to change that - to use technology to take the limits off living, and to help healthcare professionals do the same. So that farmworkers, rugby players, grandparents and their grandchildren see that anything is possible, then go on stronger.
170 years of healthcare innovation. A future without limits.
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