Market Trends of Adhesion Barrier Industry
Gynecological Surgeries Segment Expected to Witness Growth
The adhesive disease represents a significant cause of morbidity for postoperative patients. Adhesion barriers have been proven to reduce adhesion-related complications in gynecological surgery. The use of adhesion barriers in open surgery is cost-effective in preventing adhesion-related problems.
According to the WHO updates from June 2021, cesarean section procedures are continuously rising globally, accounting for more than 1 in 5 (21%) childbirths. Moreover, several countries are also experiencing a rise in surgical procedures owing to the rising burden of non-communicable diseases and injuries. Furthermore, per the data published by CDC in July 2022, the cesarean delivery rate increased to 32.1% in the United States in 2021. Cesarean delivery is an abdominal surgery that requires the use of adhesion barriers.
Furthermore, according to an article published by the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in August 2021, adhesion formation after gynaecologic surgeries is widespread and highly problematic as it directly induces complications and makes subsequent surgeries more difficult. Adhesion barriers to overcoming this problem have proven safe and effective. Adhesion barriers help in significantly reducing both adhesion extent and severity in comparison to untreated control.
Thus, the segment is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period due to the above-mentioned factors, such as increasing gynecological surgeries and increasing advantages of adhesion barriers in gynecological surgeries.
North America Anticipated to Hold a Significant Market Share
The increasing rate of surgery in the region has been well-documented. Market growth in North America is driven by technological advancement, elderly patients expecting higher levels of function, and reimbursement models incentivizing complex fusion surgery. Adhesion barriers are also valuable for oncology surgeries. Furthermore, growing awareness among the population to approach surgical procedures in case of injuries and chronic disease problems is also driving market growth.
The rising number of orthopedic procedures within the North American region will likely positively impact market growth. For instance, according to the data published by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons in November 2022, an estimated 2,550,232 primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty procedures were performed in the decade in the United States. It showed a cumulative procedural volume growth of 14% compared to the previous year. As adhesion barriers are used for orthopedic procedures, the increasing number of hip and knee arthroplasty procedures is expected to enhance the market growth.
Additionally, according to the data published by National Safety Council (NSC) in 2021, an estimated 11.7 million people were treated in emergency departments of the United States for injuries resulting from consumer products. Most injuries involve everyday products that are often assumed to be safe. Many injuries occur to vulnerable populations such as older adults and young children. According to the Canadian Institute of Health Information data in February 2022, the most common inpatient surgery in Canada in 2021 was a cesarean section (C-section). This is expected to increase the adoption of adhesion barriers. Thus, the increasing number of injuries that require medical attention and a growing number of surgeries is further expected to boost the market in the region over the forecast period.
Thus, all the aforementioned factors, such as the rise in injury cases and the rising number of orthopedic surgeries, are expected to boost the market in the region.
