Pressure Bandages Market Value Chain and Forecast 2016-2026 Pressure Bandages Market Analysis, Trends, Forecas | Page 3

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Description
Report Description
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