International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds is a quarterly publication for clinicians and researchers working in lower extremity wound care management.

The journal is an international, peer-reviewed publication featuring original contributions of interest to all those involved in the treatment and research of lower extremity wounds.

The journal features original articles, case reports, paradigm shifting reviews as well as articles focusing on soft tissue reconstruction, musculoskeletal surgery, neurologic depreciation, prosthetics, and the legal and economic implications of wound management.

The Journal will appeal to a large interdisciplinary audience.

Papers will be recruited from and will appeal to vascular surgeons, reconstructive plastic surgeons, podiatrists, orthopedic foot and ankle specialists, pedorthotists, interventional radiologists, physiatrists specializing in amputee rehabilitation, and physical therapists.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11381

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	814

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.511

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	52

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Electrical Stimulation for Wound Healing: A Review of Evidence From In Vitro Studies, Animal Experiments, and Clinical Trials

  Citation: 268

  Authors: Luther C.

• The Evidence Supporting the Use of Honey as a Wound Dressing

  Citation: 260

  Authors: P. C.

• Apligraf in the Treatment of Neuropathic Diabetic Foot Ulcers

  Citation: 157

  Authors: Michael

• Plant Medicines of Indian Origin for Wound Healing Activity: A Review

  Citation: 152

  Authors: Tuhin Kanti, Biswapati

• Apoptosis: A Basic Physiologic Process in Wound Healing

  Citation: 143

  Authors: Nirendra K., Kamlakar, Deborshi, Vijay K.

• The Use of Corticosteroids to Treat Keloids: A Review

  Citation: 139

  Authors: Claude, Luc

• A Systematic Review on Classification, Identification, and Healing Process of Burn Wound Healing

  Citation: 129

  Authors: Morteza, Azadeh, Hamid, Safa Momeni, Yaser

• Epidemiology of Type 2 Diabetic Foot Problems and Predictive Factors for Amputation in China

  Citation: 121

  Authors: Yufeng, Xingwu, Lijing, Chuan, Penghua, Jianhua, Bing, Yanmei, Bo, Lili, Han, Zhifeng, Zhaoli, Yuzhi, Fang, Zhangrong

• Thermography and Thermometry in the Assessment of Diabetic Neuropathic Foot: A Case for Furthering the Role of Thermal Techniques

  Citation: 117

  Authors: M., J. E., D. J.

• The Performance of Serum Inflammatory Markers for the Diagnosis and Follow-up of Patients With Osteomyelitis

  Citation: 113

  Authors: Marios, Edward, Christos, Spyridon, Konstantinos, Dimitrios, Othon, Nicholas

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