Pressure Bandages Market Dynamics, Segments and Supply Demand 2016-2026

Leg ulcer is the most common condition amongst adult population which means defect in the skin of the lower leg with no or slow healing tendency of a wound over 3 months. In order to manage chronic leg ulceration various compression therapies are used namely intermittent pneumatic, and garments such as stockings and bandages. Pressure bandages are one of the compression garment that help in controlling infection, faster healing of wounds and prevent from excessive blood loss. Pressure bandages are used in the situation where immediate first aid is required to preserve one’s health. It is wrap around the lower limb under a desire pressure which provides a degree of compression directly to the wound aids to treat venous leg ulcers, sprains, oedema, swelling and other lymphatic conditions. It is important to apply pressure bandage properly otherwise it can create a severe complications such as decrease blood pressure and tourniquet negative effect. The symptoms of chronic leg ulcer are cramps in the calves, friable granulation, dermatitis and skin discolorations. According to an independent study published in Hindawi Publishing Corporation, chronic leg ulceration affect 1% of the overall adult population and 3.5% of people aged over 65 years. According to the Wound Healing Society, more than 2 to 3 million of American population are diagnosed with chronic wounds annually.

Pressure Bandages Market: Drivers and Restraints

Increase in the prevalence of diabetes, chronic venous insufficiency among aging population which results in oedema, ulceration and other lymphatic disorders, rising awareness about venous leg disorder and high occurrence of sports and adventure related injuries are the factors expected to drive the growth of global pressure bandages market. Product innovation and rising demand for reusable products are some other factors expected to fuel the growth of global pressure bandages market. However, discomfort with the pressure bandages and substitute...