and feeling in the hand. Furthermore, it can be caused by direct pressure, stretching, or decreased blood flow to the ulnar nerve. According to the WHO (2014), the incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome is >3 new cases per 1000 persons every year. Women are 3-4 times more susceptible than men. Increasing prevalence of the cubital tunnel syndrome is the major driving factor for the growth of the market. Moreover, increasing healthcare expenditure, and strong encouragement from the government have also contributed to the growth of the market. According to research, geriatric population is more likely to suffer from this disease; According to the Aging World in 2015, 562 million (or 8.0 %) were aged 65 and over across the globe, this has increased the prevalence of the diseases and contributed to the growth of the market. However, lack of awareness among people and high cost of surgeries may restrain the growth of the market.
The global cubital tunnel syndrome market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% during forecast period 2017-2023.
Segmentation
The global cubital tunnel syndrome market is segmented on the basis of causes, treatment, and end users.
On the basis of causes, the market is segmented into injury, noncancerous fatty tumors, bone tumors, inflammation, and others.
On the basis of treatment, the market is segmented into diagnosis & therapy. The diagnosis is further segmented into nerve compression tests, X-ray, electrodiagnostic studies, MRI, and others. The therapy is further segmented into non-operative, and operative. The non-operative is further classified into NSAIDs and steroids.
On the basis of end users, the market is segmented into hospital, retail pharmacy, and other.
Key players in global cubital tunnel syndrome market
The major key players in the global cubital tunnel syndrome market: Eli Lily and Company (US), GlaxoSmithKline PLC (UK), Pfizer Inc., Depomed Inc., Novartis International AG (Switzerland), Johnson & Johnson Services Inc. (US), Bristol-Myers Squibb and Company (US), Sanofi S.A. (France), Debiopharm Group (Switzerland), Baxter Healthcare Corporation (US), Biogen Idec Inc. (US), Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC. (US), Amgen, Inc. (US)