The Europe Medical Crutches Market would witness market growth of 6.3% CAGR during the forecast period (2022-2028).
In a two-point gait, the right foot and left crutch are advanced simultaneously, followed by the left foot and right crutch. There are two points in contact with the floor at any one time. Another one is a three-point gait is used when one of the lower extremities (LE) cannot fully bear weight. There are three points of contact with the floor. The crutches serve as one point, the involved leg as the second, and the involved leg as the third point.
Both crutches move forward, and the affected limb then steps up to the crutches. This is followed by the weight-bearing limb, which steps beyond the crutches. There are always three [points of contact with the floor every time. Four-point gait is utilized when there is a lack of coordination, muscle weakness, or poor balance in both legs.
This is because it gives a slow and stable gait pattern with four support points. The involved side on the crutches is termed as point one. Point two is the uninvolved leg, point three is the involved leg, and point four is the crutch on the uninvolved leg. The crutches and limbs are advanced separately, with three of the four points on the ground and bearing weight at any given time.
Falls and fractures were the most common and severe health issues faced by older adults in England. The human cost contains distress, pain, injury, loss of independence, loss of confidence, and even mortality. Health services are both costly and high in volume. Regarding annual activity and cost, there are around 255,000 fall-related emergency admissions in hospitals among patients aged 65 and older. The total cost of fragility fractures in the UK has been estimated at £4.4 billion, which contains £1.1 billion for social care. Hip fractures account for nearly £2 billion of this total. Falls in hospitals were the most common patient safety-related incident, with more than 240,000 reported in acute hospitals and mental health trusts in Wales and England. This supports the growth of the regional market.
The Germany market dominated the Europe Medical Crutches Market by Country in 2021, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2028; thereby, achieving a market value of $72.2 Million by 2028.The UK market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% during (2022 - 2028). Additionally, The France market would exhibit a CAGR of 7.1% during (2022 - 2028).
Based on Product, the market is segmented into Forearm, Underarm, Tetrapod, Leg Support and Others. Based on End User, the market is segmented into Adults, Children and Others. Based on Material, the market is segmented into Metal Alloy, Wood, Carbon Or Glass Fiber Reinforced Composite and Others. Based on countries, the market is segmented into Germany, UK, France, Russia, Spain, Italy, and Rest of Europe.
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The market research report covers the analysis of key stake holders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include Breg, Inc. (Orthofix Medical Inc.), Cardinal Health, Inc., Sunrise Medical, Inc., Nova Medical Products, Millennial Medical, CHINESPORT S.p.a., iWALKFree, Inc., Home Medical Products, Valley Tool & Die, Inc., and A.M.G. Medical, Inc.
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