Kids will be kids. Never has that saying had more meaning than when a child suffers an injury, specifically a broken arm, as the result of a fall. Playgrounds, backyards and ballparks all have the potential for children to injury themselves.

Three key trends in the med-tech sector could significantly shape the space throughout the next few years, according to Continuum (Boston), an innovation and design consultancy firm, that is dedicated to researching and designing devices that improve how medical professionals carry out their jobs.