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From these studies, only patients with VLUs, with an ankle-brachial pressure index of greater than 0.8, and surface area measurements of the ulcers at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months were included. Descriptive statistics were used to determine the proportion of patients who achieved closure at 3 and 6 months and explore the weekly and monthly healing rates for those who did and did not achieve closure. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify predictive factors for healing.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n RESULTS:<\/jats:title>\n \n A total of 777 patients (mean age 69 years) met inclusion criteria. The proportion of patients who achieved closure at 3 and 6 months was 42.2% and 48.6%, respectively. Of the participants who achieved wound closure, monthly mean healing rate, measured by percentage of reduction in surface area, was 33.4% (0.56 cm\n 2<\/jats:sup>\n , SD 1.4 [median 0.15 cm\n 2<\/jats:sup>\n ]) through month 3, and 31.0% (0.70 cm\n 2<\/jats:sup>\n , SD 1.6 [median 0.08 cm\n 2<\/jats:sup>\n ]) through month 6. The overall monthly surface area reduction was 30%.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n CONCLUSION:<\/jats:title>\n Study findings suggest a monthly surface area reduction of 30% provides a baseline healing rate for VLUs managed with compression therapy and advanced dressings. 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