Market ChallengesChina headwind (Recon destocking and Sports Medicine VBP) continued to impact sales, highlighting ongoing challenges in that region.
Operational RisksKey risks to achieving 2025 margin targets include challenges with cost savings, performance in China, and operational leverage, particularly in the US orthopedic market.
Segment PerformanceThe orthopedic segment is currently not contributing positively, and the potential for robotics to gain market share has not materialized.