Digital wound measurement devices market is estimated to witness high growth, owing to technology innovations and increasing adoption rate in healthcare facilities
Digital wound measurement devices market is estimated to be valued at USD 2.41 Bn in 2024, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.6% over the forecast period 2024-2031. Growing preference for advanced wound care products along with rising geriatric population can drive the market growth.
Market Dynamics:
Global digital wound measurement devices market growth is driven by factors such as increasing prevalence of diabetes and diabetic foot ulcers and growing investment by key players for developing advanced digital wound measurement technologies. Diabetes is one of the major chronic diseases that leads to various complications including foot ulcers. As per World Health Organization, around 422 million people worldwide had diabetes in 2014, and the number is expected to rise to around 640 million by 2040. Chronic wounds including diabetic foot ulcers require long term treatment and regular monitoring to track healing progression, thus, boosting adoption of digital wound measurement devices by healthcare providers. Major players are focusing on new product launches with advanced features like improved accuracy, automated reporting and integration with EHR systems to gain higher market share. For instance, in 2020, Tissue Analytics launched mobileDERM, the first smart device-based wound measurement and monitoring solution in the market.
Rising incidence of diabetic ulcers and pressure ulcers
Global digital wound measurement devices market growth is driven by rising incidence of diabetic ulcers and pressure ulcers globally. Diabetic foot ulcers is a major complication of diabetes that affects around 15% of all diabetic patients at some point in their lifetime. Proper wound measurement device is important for monitoring wound healing in such patients. Pressure ulcers are also rising due to increasing elderly population and their limited mobility. Digital wound measurement devices help in precise and standardized measurement of such chronic wounds, which aids in their effective management.
Advancements in wound care practices
Advancements in the field of wound care practices can drive the market growth. Traditional wound measurement methods using rulers and tapes are being replaced with advanced digital technologies for more accurate assessment of wounds. Digital planimetry provides precise wound surface area and perimeter measurements, which help healthcare professionals in objectively documenting wound healing progression. This shift towards standardized and automated wound assessment tools boosts demand for digital wound measurement devices.
High cost of advanced digital devices
High cost of advanced digital wound measurement devices can hamper the market growth. While traditional measurement tools are inexpensive, digital tools require considerable capital investments. This makes it difficult for small healthcare facilities and practitioners to adopt such high-tech solutions. The prohibitive costs hamper its adoption, especially in price sensitive developing regions.
Lack of reimbursement
Lack of insurance reimbursement for digital wound care solutions can hamper the market growth. Unlike traditional supplies, digital tools have limited coverage under medical insurance policies. This financial burden on patients negatively impacts the market. With no incentive of cost coverage, healthcare systems and individuals are hesitant to invest in next-gen digital measurement devices in absence of favorable reimbursement scenarios.
Increased accuracy and documentation
Increased accuracy and precision offered by digital tools as compared to manual methods can offer market growth opportunities. Digital planimetry eliminates human error factors and provides reproducible, consistent measurements, which aids in timely clinical decision making. It also improves documentation standards for wound care with digitally stored records of wound progression over time.
Adoption in home healthcare
Rising adoption of digital wound measurement solutions in home healthcare settings can offer growth opportunities. With remote patient monitoring gaining prominence, home use of such devices will help manage chronic wounds in patients managing their condition from the comfort of their homes. This reduces patient visits to clinics and improves convenience. The mobility offered by portable digital tools boosts their integration into home healthcare models.
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Key Development
- In June 2022, NATROX Wound Care, a medical equipment manufacturer, launched NATROX IQ, a customized digital tool designed for wound care teams, to improve the management of patient caseloads.
- In October 2021, MolecuLight Inc., a pioneer in point-of-care fluorescence imaging for detecting wounds with elevated bacterial levels in real-time, launched MolecuLightDX. This new point-of-care device model is designed to meet the specific requirements of emerging segments within the expanding wound care market in the United States.
- In October 2021, Essity, a hygiene and health company, launched Cutimed Wound Navigator, a new digital solution for wound assessment. This innovative mobile app records key wound characteristics, facilitates wound assessment, and helps healthcare professionals select the appropriate wound care products. Essity's digital transformation efforts aim to enhance efficiency and accuracy in wound management, allowing healthcare providers more time to focus on patient care.
Key Players: Perceptive Solutions Inc., ARANZ Medical, Smith & Nephew plc., WoundVision Inc., WoundMatrix Inc., KCI, Parable Health, Hitachi Healthcare Americas, 3M Company, WoundRight Technologies, Kent Imaging Inc., Parable Health, Tissue Analytics, Inc., eKare Inc., WoundZoom Inc.
