In 2004, the U.S. market for compression therapy and pressure reduction/relief products was valued at approximately $1.1 billion.  Over the forecast period covered by this report, sales are expected to increase at a compound annual rate of 3.8%, reaching approximately $1.6 billion in the year 2014.  This market encompasses compression therapy products (e.g., compression bandages, compression stockings, and pneumatic compression therapy products) and pressure reduction/relief products (e.g., mattress overlays, mattress replacements, and specialty/integrated beds).  Factors contributing to growth in the compression therapy and pressure reduction/relief products market include the aging of the population and expanding applications for compression therapy products (e.g., wound bed enhancement and deep-vein thrombosis prevention). 

This report from Medtech Insight includes analyses of products, technologies, current and forecast markets, competitors, and opportunities in the U.S. compression therapy and pressure reduction/relief products market.  Topics discussed in this report include extrinsic and intrinsic factors affecting wound closure, major wound types, mattress overlays and replacements, passive and pneumatic compression devices, the physiology of wound closure, and specialty/integrated beds.

TABLE OF CONTENTS AND LIST OF EXHIBITS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

i.   Compression Therapy Products

a.  Compression Bandages

b.  Compression Stockings

c.  Pneumatic Compression Devices

ii.   Pressure Reduction/Relief Products

a.  Specialty/Integrated Beds

b.  Mattress Replacements

c.  Mattress Overlays

Exhibit ES-1:  Compression Bandages, Market Forecast, 2004-2014

Exhibit ES-2:  Compression Stockings, Market Forecast, 2004-2014

Exhibit ES-3:  Pneumatic Compression Therapy Systems, Market Forecast, 2004-2014

Exhibit ES-4:  Specialty/Integrated Beds, Market Forecast, 2004-2014

Exhibit ES-5:  Mattress Replacements, Market Forecast, 2004-2014

Exhibit ES-6:  Mattress Overlays, Market Forecast, 2004-2014

1. CLINICAL ISSUES IN WOUND MANAGEMENT

1.1 Physiology of Wound Closure

1.1.1 Layers of the Skin and Supporting Structures

1.1.1.1 Epidermis

1.1.1.2 Dermis

1.1.1.3 Subcutaneous Tissue

1.1.1.4 Fascia

1.1.1.5 Muscle

1.1.1.6 Bone

1.1.2 Wound Closure Process

1.1.2.1 Hemostasis

1.1.2.2 Inflammation

1.1.2.3 Proliferation

1.1.2.4 Remodeling Phase

1.2 Factors Affecting Wound Closure

1.2.1 Extrinsic Factors

1.2.1.1 Desiccation

1.2.1.2 Hydration

1.2.1.3 Infection

1.2.1.4 Maceration

1.2.1.5 Medications and Other Treatment Modalities

1.2.1.6 Necrotic Tissue and Debris

1.2.1.7 Oxygen

1.2.1.8 Stress

1.2.1.9 Temperature

1.2.1.10 Wound Creation and Depth

1.2.1.11 Wound Closure Techniques

1.2.1.12 Other Extrinsic Factors

1.2.2 Intrinsic Factors

1.2.2.1 Body Build

1.2.2.2 Chronic Illness and Age

1.2.2.3 Nutrition

1.2.3 Complications of Wound Healing

1.2.3.1 Bleeding

1.2.3.2 Scarring

1.3 Major Wound Types

1.3.1 Amputation

1.3.2 Arterial Ulcers

1.3.3 Burns

1.3.4 Diabetic Ulcers

1.3.5 Pressure Ulcers

1.3.6 Surgical Wounds

1.3.7 Traumatic Wounds

1.3.8 Venous Ulcers

1.4 Incidence of Major Wound Types

Exhibit 1-1: The Skin’s Layers and Supporting Structures

Exhibit 1-2: Phases of the Wound Closure Process

Exhibit 1-3: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors Affecting Wound Closure

Exhibit 1-4: Major Wound Types, by Cause

Exhibit 1-5: Stages of Burn Wounds

Exhibit 1-6: Stages of Pressure Ulcers

Exhibit 1-7: 2002, Inpatient and Outpatient Surgery, Procedure Volumes

Exhibit 1-8: 2004, Incidence of Major Wound Types

2. COMPRESSION THERAPY PRODUCTS

2.1 Passive Compression Devices

2.1.1 Compression Bandages

2.1.1.1 Inelastic Bandages

2.1.1.2 Elastic Bandages

2.1.1.3 Market Forecast

2.1.1.4 Competitive Analysis

2.1.2 Compression Stockings

2.1.2.1 Market Forecast

2.1.2.2 Competitive Analysis

2.2 Pneumatic Compression Devices

2.2.1 Foot Pumps, Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Pumps, and Sequential Compression Pumps

2.2.1.1 Market Forecast

2.2.1.2 Competitive Analysis

Exhibit 2-1:    Thomas Compression Bandage Classification System

Exhibit 2-2:    2005, Selected Compression Bandages

Exhibit 2-3:    Compression Bandages, Market Forecast, 2004-2014

Exhibit 2-4:    2004, Compression Bandages Market, Share by Supplier

Exhibit 2-5:    2005, Selected Compression Stockings

Exhibit 2-6:    Compression Stockings, Market Forecast, 2004-2014

Exhibit 2-7:    2004, Compression Stockings Market, Share by Supplier

Exhibit 2-8:    2005, Selected Pneumatic Compression Therapy Systems

Exhibit 2-9:    Pneumatic Compression Therapy Systems, Market Forecast, 2004-2014

Exhibit 2-10:  2004, Pneumatic Compression Therapy Systems Market, Share by Supplier

3. PRESSURE REDUCTION/RELIEF PRODUCTS

3.1 Ideal Support Surface Characteristics

3.2 Reimbursement Issues

3.3 Specialty/Integrated Beds

3.3.1 Air-Fluidized Beds

3.3.2 Low Air-Loss Beds

3.3.3 Market Forecast

3.3.4 Competitive Analysis

3.4 Mattress Replacements

3.4.1 Market Forecast

3.4.2 Competitive Analysis

3.5 Mattress Overlays

3.5.1 Market Forecast

3.5.2 Competitive Analysis

Exhibit 3-1:    Government Legislation Affecting the Wound Care Products Market, 1997-2009

Exhibit 3-2:    2005, Selected Specialty/Integrated Beds

Exhibit 3-3:    Specialty/Integrated Beds, Market Forecast, 2004-2014

Exhibit 3-4:    2004, Specialty/Integrated Beds Market, Share by Supplier

Exhibit 3-5:    2005, Selected Mattress Replacements

Exhibit 3-6:    Mattress Replacements, Market Forecast, 2004-2014

Exhibit 3-7:    2004, Mattress Replacements Market, Share by Supplier

Exhibit 3-8:    2005, Selected Mattress Overlays

Exhibit 3-9:    Mattress Overlays, Market Forecast, 2004-2014

Exhibit 3-10:  2004, Mattress Overlays Market, Share by Supplier

4. COMPANY PROFILES

4.1   BSN medical, Inc.

4.2   ConvaTec, Inc./Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

4.3   Hill-Rom Company, Inc./Hillenbrand Industries, Inc.

4.4   Huntleigh Healthcare, Inc./Huntleigh Technology PLC

4.5   Invacare Corporation

4.6   Kendall Company/Tyco International LTD

4.7   Kinetic Concepts, Inc.

4.8   Smith & Nephew PLC

4.9   Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.

4.10 Sunrise Medical, Inc.

4.11 TriLine Medical, Inc.

APPENDIX:  COMPANY LISTING

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