Reimbursement Structures Across Europe Create Challenges for Orthopaedic Braces and Supports Manufacturers.
PR Newswire Europe, December, 2005
LONDON, December 7 /PRNewswire/ -- A rapidly ageing population, the increasing trend toward non-invasive treatments and better disease management strategies are driving the demand for orthopaedic braces and supports in Europe.
"Demographics show that by 2020, the number of elderly will account for nearly a quarter of Europe's total population," says Frost & Sullivan (http://healthcare.frost.com) Research Analyst Eleni Grammenou. "These changes in demographics will correlate positively with the increase in demand for orthopaedic braces and supports due to an expected rise in the incidence of age-related conditions such as osteoporosis and osteoarthritis."
The European market for orthopaedic braces and supports generated a revenue of US$502 million...
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