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In this edition of JWC, we present the recommendations from a South African panel of experts on the use of negative pressure wound therapy; a systematic review of risk factors for diabetic foot ulcers; and a comparative study on the use of xenogeneic (porcine) versus allogeneic biologic dressings after escharectomy for deep burns. A retrospective case series examines the optimal wound length for complete vascular granulation using platelet-rich fibrin in an acute wound with tendon exposure; a prospective case series addresses the challenges in treating fluoroscopy-associated dermatitis; and a self-control service evaluation study aims to determine the clinical and cost analysis of laser therapy for healing hard-to-heal leg ulcers. A study addresses whether an alternative pillow solution can offer improved pressure redistribution during prone positioning.

This month also includes the North American Supplement which presents a pilot study of the use of spatial frequency domain imaging analysis of postural perfusion regulation in diabetic and neuropathic feet; a retrospective review of patients with atypical ulcers in the inpatient setting evaluated by special consult services; and a scoping review on practitioners’ knowledge base for assessing and treating chronic ulcers. A series of abstracts on cellular, acellular and matrix-like products is also presented.

Research Supplement papers (online only) include a retrospective cohort study on the epidemiology of hand burns at a major burn centre in northern China, and a quality improvement project on hospital-acquired pressure injury prevention.