Bovine-Derived Collagen Matrix as an Adjunct in Hard-to-Heal Stage 3 Pressure Injuries of the Lower Extremity
Summary: A retrospective case series published in Journal of Wound Care evaluates the effectiveness of one application of a bovine-derived collagen matrix in conjunction with standard care for stage 3 pressure injuries (PIs) of the lower extremity that had resisted healing.
Key Highlights:
- Patients with hard-to-heal stage 3 pressure injuries showed improved outcomes when the collagen matrix was used in addition to standard wound care.
- Single application was tested—suggesting potential for reduced treatment burden if results are replicable.
- The matrix adjunct was associated with better healing metrics compared to historical or matching standard care cases.
Read the abstract in Journal of Wound Care
Keywords:
bovine-derived collagen matrix,
stage 3 pressure injury,
lower extremity,
retrospective case series