Bovine Collagen Xenografts as Cost Effective Adjuncts for Granulating Surgical Defects

Background: Surgical defects on extremities, over cartilage, or close to bone can be challenging to manage, especially in older patients. Protection of underlying structures during early granulation is often a primary goal of initial wound care. Though numerous xenograft and wound care options exist, these options are often expensive, labor intensive, and may not always be accessible to the surgeon.