Adhesion barrier is a physical barrier that is applied between layers of tissue during surgical procedures to keep them separated from other tissues and organs. Adhesion barrier is available in the market in the form of film, gel and liquid/solution formulations. During the healing process, the adhesion barrier dissolves and is absorbed by the body after a few days of surgery. Ideal adhesion barrier products are non-toxic, biodegradable, non-allergic and easy to utilize during the surgical procedures. They are commonly used in various surgical procedures, including neurological surgeries, cardiovascular surgeries, gynecological surgeries and orthopedic surgeries. These adhesion barrier products are placed at or near the surgical site. When the tissue is healed, there is no longer a danger of adhesion formation. Adhesion barrier products provide many benefits including safety, absorbability, and fast application on injured tissues.
The global adhesion barrier market is growing due to increase in the volume of surgeries and growing geriatric population across the globe. In addition, rising awareness among patients about better adhesion barrier products is also responsible for the growth of the global adhesion barrier market. An adhesion during surgery may lead to bowel obstruction, chronic pain and dysfunction of organs. Surgical interventions are commonly used for the treatment of adhesions which further deteriorates the patient’s medical condition. As a result, demand for adhesion barrier products is increasing to prevent complications during surgeries.
The growing geriatric population across the globe is one among the major factors driving the growth of the adhesion barrier market. Elderly people are more susceptible to diseases, requiring surgical interventions for their treatment, which leads to greater demand for adhesion barrier products. In addition, increase in number of sports-related injuries further increases the demand for adhesion barrier products, thus, driving the growth of the global market.
Geographically, North America was the largest region in the global adhesion barrier market, followed by Europe, due to growing aging population and increasing volume of surgeries. The APAC market is expected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period, due to increasing healthcare expenditure leading to improvement in healthcare facilities, and presence of a large number of patients undergoing surgery in this region.
