Global Foot Ulcers and Pressure Ulcers Market―All Things Considered

The global foot ulcers and pressure ulcers is primarily being driven by:^[1]

1. Chronic diabetes
• A rampant rise in chronic diabetes affecting thousands of people on a yearly basis. 
• This is mainly due to the fact that people affected with diabetes are prone towards bruises and ulcers caused on feet and even other parts.
2. Prolonged hospital stays
3. Neuropathic diseases
4. Reduced mobility 
5. Increasing geriatric population

With a rising awareness among the masses to treat these maladies, a higher demand for relevant medications is being felt, consequently propelling extensive growth in the global foot ulcers and pressure ulcers market.

Wound Care Market 

The global diabetic foot ulcers and pressure ulcers market is projected to exhibit a positive CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 6.6% between 2016 and 2024. Thanks to this, the market’s valuation will reach US$4.9 bn by the end of 2024, a significant growth achieved from an earlier revenue worth US$2.8 bn clocked in 2015.^[1]

Key Segments 

The global diabetic foot ulcers & pressure ulcers market is segmented on the basis of type of

• Wound
• Among the type of wound segment, the diabetic foot ulcers accounted for the largest share of the global diabetic foot ulcers & pressure ulcers market in 2015, and is expected to continue the dominance during the forecast period. 
• Treatment 
• Among the treatment type segment, the wound care dressings segment accounted for the largest share of the global diabetic foot ulcers and pressure ulcers market in 2015. 
• End users
• Among the key end users, including hospital inpatients settings, hospital outpatient settings, community health centers, home healthcare, and others, hospital inpatient settings constituted the leading segment in 2015.
• Hospital inpatient settings held over 36% of the market and is forecast to remain dominant through the course of the report’s forecast period.

Wound Care Dressings

Wound care dressings segment can be further classified into 

• Antimicrobial dressings
• Foam dressings
• Hydrocolloid dressings
• Film dressings
• Alginate dressings
• Hydrogel dressings
• Other dressings

Growth of the wound care dressings segment is primarily driven by usage of antimicrobial dressings in the treatment of ulcers.

Comprehensive Care Plan

Addressing the many aspects of wound care usually requires a multidisciplinary approach.

Members of your care team might include: 

• A primary care physician who oversees the treatment plan
• A physician or nurse specializing in wound care
• Nurses or medical assistants who provide both care and education for managing wounds
• A social worker who helps you or your family access resources and who addresses emotional concerns related to long-term recovery
• A physical therapist who helps with improving mobility
• An occupational therapist who helps to ensure appropriate seating surfaces
• A dietitian who monitors your nutritional needs and recommends a good diet
• A doctor who specializes in conditions of the skin (dermatologist)
• A neurosurgeon, orthopedic surgeon or plastic surgeon

and the care may include below active therapies

• Skin grafts and substitutes
• Growth factors
• Others 
• Hemostatic agents
• Sealants
• Collagen sealants
• Fibrin sealants

Finally, a serious ulcer that fails to heal might require surgery. One method of surgical repair is to use a pad of your muscle, skin or other tissue to cover the wound and cushion the affected bone (flap reconstruction).

References

1. Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Pressure Ulcers Market is Projected to be WorthUS$4.9 bn by the End of 2024
2. Pressure Ulcers (Bedsores)―All Things Considered (Travel to Health)