Orthopedic Devices are used to treat the disorders and injuries of the musculoskeletal system of human body. Orthobiologics are biomaterials used in orthopedic surgery as an adjunct to faster fusion and healing of the bone. Viscosupplementation is the process by which the synovial fluid at the joints is replaced by a hyaluronate preparation which has viscous properties similar to the natural synovial fluid. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a comprehensive report on the viscosupplementation market in South Africa. Buy the latest report here.
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In 2023, GlobalData’s Market Model methodology determined that the leading player in the viscosupplementation market in South Africa was Sanofi followed by Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Fidia farmaceutici, Zimmer Biomet and Anika Therapeutics.
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Viscosupplementation is used for the treatment of osteoarthritis of knee and other joints. Other joints include hip, shoulder, ankle, elbow, wrist, hand and foot. Viscosupplementation consists of a treatment cycle of hyaluronic acid injections which come in variable volumes. One cycle is comprised of 1-injection or 3-injection or 5-injection course. Hyaluronic acid is given as a one-dose injection. Hyaluronic acid is given as a three-dose injection over three weeks. Hyaluronic acid is given as a five-dose injection over five weeks.
The viscosupplementation market in South Africa can expand or contract due to a variety of reasons including population demographics, disease incidence and prevalence, macroeconomic issues, and geopolitical considerations. Disruption to a market could be caused by a sudden, unexpected change in these factors, but it could also be driven by changes in clinical practice, leading to a change in diagnosis or treatment of patients, as part of a process to generally improve medical practice.
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