An ulcer is defined as a break in continuity of covering epithelium, involving skin or mucous membrane and as a result of molecular death. Chronic ulcers of the foot are defined as a gradual breakdown of the epidermal and dermal tissue of the foot lasting for more than 6 weeks. Various factors have been implicated for an ulcer to develop in diabetic patients of which important is peripheral vascular disease which causes decrease in sensation as a result of peripheral neuropathy. This study was a prospective, comparative trial among patients diagnosed with non-healing ulcers in General surgery wards at Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences, Gadag. Duration of healing is significantly reduced in collagen dressing group, it has good compliance, reduced pain and infections, so collagen dressing is superior to routine conventional dressing.