OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds is 4. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 500 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2019-09-01 to 2023-09-01.)

Article	Citations
A Systematic Review on Classification, Identification, and Healing Process of Burn Wound Healing	37
Quality of Life in Diabetic Foot Ulcer: Associated Factors and the Impact of Anxiety/Depression and Adherence to Self-Care	37
Complex Wound Healing Outcomes for Outpatients Receiving Care via Telemedicine, Home Health, or Wound Clinic: A Randomized Controlled Trial	25
Use of Customized Bacteriophages in the Treatment of Chronic Nonhealing Wounds: A Prospective Study	24
Broad-Ranging Nutritional Deficiencies Predict Amputation in Diabetic Foot Ulcers	20
The Application of Ultra-High-Frequency Ultrasound in Dermatology and Wound Management	19
The Incidence of Depression in Patients With Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	19
Significance of Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) and Platelet Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR) in Diabetic Foot Ulcer and Potential New Therapeutic Targets	19
Efficacy of Recombinant Human Epidermal Growth Factor (Regen-D 150) in Healing Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Hospital-Based Randomized Controlled Trial	17
COVID-19 and Diabetic Foot: Will the Lamp Burn Bright?	16
Surgical Offloading Techniques Should be Used More Often and Earlier in Treating Forefoot Diabetic Ulcers: An Evidence-Based Review	15
Do’s and Don’ts for a Good Reviewer of Scientific Papers: A Beginner’s Brief Decalogue	15
Diabetic Retinopathy in Patients With Diabetic Foot Ulcer: A Systematic Review	14
Effect of Collagen Scaffold With Bcl-2-Modified Adipose-Derived Stem Cells on Diabetic Mice Wound Healing	13
Evaluation of the Effect of Platelet-Rich Fibrin on Wound Healing at Split-Thickness Skin Graft Donor Sites: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Triple-Blind Study	13
Effect of MicroRNA-146a Modified Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Exosomes on Rat Back Wound Healing	13
Comparative Evaluation of Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Collagen Laminin–Based Dermal Matrix Combined With Resveratrol Microparticles (Dermalix) and Standard Wound Care for Diabetic Foot Ulcers	12
Canagliflozin and Amputation Risk: Evidence So Far	12
A Study on Isolation, Characterization, and Exploration of Multiantibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in the Wound Site of Diabetic Foot Ulcer Patients	12
The Association Between Elevated Foot Skin Temperature and the Incidence of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Meta-Analysis	12
Topical Application of Teucrium polium Can Improve Wound Healing in Diabetic Rats	11
Publishing Without Perishing: A Guide to the Successful Reporting of Clinical Data	11
Macrophage Activation and M2 Polarization in Wound Bed of Diabetic Patients Treated by Dermal/Epidermal Substitute Nevelia	11
Combinatorial Drug Therapy for Controlling Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Its Association With Chronic Condition of Diabetic Foot Ulcer	11
Evaluating the Far-Infrared Radiation Bioeffects on Micro Vascular Dysfunction, Nervous System, and Plantar Pressure in Diabetes Mellitus	11

Nonpharmacological Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: An Update	11
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Low-Level Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers	10
Limb Salvage in Diabetic Patients With Ischemic Heel Ulcers	10
Evaluation of Vitamin D Levels in Patients With Diabetic Foot Ulcers	10
Surgery Versus Nonsurgical Methods in Treating Neuropathic Plantar Forefoot Ulcers: A Meta-Analysis of Comparative Studies	10
Periulcer Foam Sclerotherapy Injection in Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers Using Near-Infrared Laser for Vein Visualization	10
Evaluation of ROCEN on Burn Wound Healing and Thermal Pain: Transforming Growth Factor-β1 Activation	10
Major Lower-Limb Amputation During the COVID Pandemic in South India	10
Review Article: The Flagship of Evidence-Based Medicine	10
Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcer with MA–ECM (Minimally Manipulated Autologous Extracellular Matrix) Using 3D Bioprinting Technology – An Innovative Approach	10
Foot Angiosomes: Instructions for Use	10
Effect of Family Empowerment on HbA1c Levels and Healing of Diabetic Foot Ulcers	9
Cutaneous Small-vessel Vasculitis after ChAdOx1 COVID-19 Vaccination: A Report of Five Cases	9
Improved Healing of Diabetic Foot Ulcers After High-dose Vitamin D: A Randomized Double-blinded Clinical Trial	9
The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Vascular Leg Ulcers	9
Cold Plasma Treatment Promotes Full-thickness Healing of Skin Wounds in Murine Models	9
Efficacy of Maggot Debridement Therapy on Refractory Atypical Diabetic Foot Ulcers: An Open-Label Study	9
Prevalence of Peripheral Arterial Disease in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Patients and its Impact in Limb Salvage	9
Livedo Racemosa: Clinical, Laboratory, and Histopathological Findings in 33 Patients	8
Curcumin Nanoparticles Improved Diabetic Wounds Infected With Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Sensitized With HAMLET	8
Immediate Effects of Weight-Bearing Calf Stretching on Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion and Plantar Pressure During Gait in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus	8
Surgical Diabetic Foot Infections: Is Osteomyelitis Associated With a Worse Prognosis?	8
Monitoring the Prognosis of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Predictive Value of Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Red Blood Cell Distribution Width	8
Maggot Debridement Therapy in Malaysia	8
Cost-effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Diabetic Foot Ulcer in Spain	8
Use of Nevelia Dermal-Epidermal Regenerative Template in the Management of Ischemic Diabetic Foot Postsurgical Wounds	8
Development and Characterization of Squalene-Loaded Topical Agar-Based Emulgel Scaffold: Wound Healing Potential in Full-Thickness Burn Model	8
Admission Time Deep Swab Specimens Compared With Surgical Bone Sampling in Hospitalized Individuals With Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis and Soft Tissue Infection	8
Vitamin D Status in a Bulgarian Population With Type 2 Diabetes and Diabetic Foot Ulcers	8
A New Human-Derived Acellular Dermal Matrix for 1-Stage Coverage of Exposed Tendons in the Foot	7
Psychological Stress on Wound Healing: A Silent Player in a Complex Background	7
Combined Use of Autologous Stromal Vascular Fraction Cells and Platelet-Rich Plasma for Chronic Ulceration of the Diabetic Lower Limb Improves Wound Healing	7
The Role of Ultrasound Therapy in the Management of Musculoskeletal Soft Tissue Pain	7
Long-term Mortality of a Cohort of Patients Undergoing Surgical Treatment for Diabetic Foot Infections. An 8-year Follow-up Study	7
Bacterial Profile, Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern, and Associated Risk Factors Among Patients With Wound Infections at Debre Markos Referral Hospital, Northwest, Ethiopia	7
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate Combined With the Probe-to-Bone Test for Fast and Early Diagnosis of Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis	7
The Effect of Plantago major Hydroalcoholic Extract on the Healing of Diabetic Foot and Pressure Ulcers: A Randomized Open-Label Controlled Clinical Trial	7
Turkish Adaptation of Diabetic Foot Ulcer Scale–Short Form	7
Fundamentals of Data Collection in Clinical Studies: Simple Steps to Avoid “Garbage In, Garbage Out”	7
Benefits and Harms of Exercise Therapy for Patients With Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Systematic Review	7
The Complexity of Diabetic Foot Management: From Common Care to Best Practice. The Italian Expert Opinion by Delphi Survey	7
Blood Vessel Density Measured Using Dynamic Optical Coherence Tomography is a Tool for Wound Healers	6
Stage 0 Charcot Neuroarthropathy in the Diabetic Foot: An Emerging Narrow Window of Opportunity?	6
Bibliometric Analysis: Bridging Informatics With Science	6
Polyethylene Glycol–Based Nanocerium Improves Healing Responses in Excisional and Incisional Wound Models in Rats	6
Granulox—The Use of Topical Hemoglobin to Aid Wound Healing: A Literature Review and Case Series From Singapore	6
The Weakness of the Strong Sex: Differences Between Men and Women Affected by Diabetic Foot Disease	6
Evaluation of Knowledge Levels About Diabetes Foot Care and Self-Care Activities in Diabetic Individuals	6
Pilot Experience on the Use of S53P4 Bioactive Glass in the Surgical Management of Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis	6
Use of Integra Dermal Regeneration Template for Limb Salvage in Diabetic Patients With No-Option Critical Limb Ischemia	6

Ultrasound in the Modern Management of the Diabetic Foot Syndrome: A Multipurpose Versatile Toolkit	6
Therapeutic Properties of Honey for the Management of Wounds; Is There a Role in the Armamentarium of Diabetic Foot Ulcer Treatment? Results From In vitro and In vivo Studies	6
Bacterial Diversity, Antibiotic Resistance, and the Risk of Lower Limb Amputation in Younger and Older Individuals With Diabetic Foot Infection	6
Understanding Stress-Strain Behavioral Change in Fabrics for Compression Bandaging	6
Still Science in the Summer	6
Application of Compound Polymyxin B Ointment in the Treatment of Chronic Refractory Wounds	6
Mini Invasive Floating Metatarsal Osteotomy for Diabetic Foot Ulcers Under the First Metatarsal Head: A Case Series	6
Sweet Readers Love the Spring	6
Ultrasound Devices to Treat Chronic Wounds: The Current Level of Evidence	6
Comparison of Collagen Granule Dressing Versus Conventional Dressing in Patients With Diabetic Foot Ulcer	6
Local Antibiotic Delivery Systems in the Surgical Treatment of Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis: Again, No Benefit?	6
Comparison of the Effect of Local and Systemic Injection of Resveratrol on Cutaneous Wound Healing in Rats	6
Calcaneal Osteomyelitis: Current Treatment Concepts	6
Sarcopenia, Frailty and Diabetic Foot: A Mini Narrative Review	5
Applying Intravenous Immunoglobulin and Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy to Treat Refractory Pyoderma Gangrenosum: A Case Report	5
Clinical Study of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for Lower Extremity Venous Ulcers: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review	5
Hirudotherapy in Wound Healing	5
Photodynamic Topical Antimicrobial Therapy for Infected Diabetic Foot Ulcers in Patients With Diabetes: A Case Series	5
Intensive Glycemic Control for Diabetic Foot Ulcer Healing: A Multicentric, Randomized, Parallel Arm, Single-Blind, Controlled Study Protocol (INGLOBE Study)	5
Limb Ischemia Associated With Covid-19 and Its Treatment With Above-Knee Amputation	5
Early and Intensive Glycemic Control for Diabetic Foot Ulcer Healing: A Prospective Observational Nested Cohort Study	5
Topical Administration of Teucrium polium on Diabetic Foot Ulcers Accelerates Healing: A Placebo-Controlled Randomized Clinical Study	5
Resistant Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers: Effect of Adjuvant Systemic Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Versus Venous Intervention Alone	5
Changes in Skin Perfusion Pressure After Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Following Revascularization in Patients With Critical Limb Ischemia: A Preliminary Study	5
Early Advanced Therapy for Diabetic Foot Ulcers in High Amputation Risk Veterans: A Cohort Study	5
Factors Associated With the Quality of Life of Patients With Venous Leg Ulcers in Primary Care: Cross-Sectional Study	5
Incidence of Recurrent Venous Ulcer in Patients Treated at an Outpatient Clinic: Historical Cohort	5
The Effects of Antimicrobial Resistance and the Compatibility of Initial Antibiotic Treatment on Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Diabetic Foot Infection	5
Diabetic Foot Syndrome in the COVID-19 era: How to Move from Classical to new Approaches	5
Adherence to at-Home Monitoring of Foot Temperatures in People with Diabetes at High Risk of Ulceration	5
Preserving the Blood Flow of the Recipient Artery in Cross-Leg Free Flap Procedure for Lower Extremity Reconstruction	5
Onychomycosis and Tinea Pedis in the Feet of Patients With Diabetes	5
Genetic Polymorphisms and the Risk of Diabetic Foot: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses	5
Effects of Preconditioning Local Vibrations on Subsequent Plantar Skin Blood Flow Response to Walking	5
Wound Healing Activities of Gundelia tournefortii L Extract and Milk-Cream Ointment on Second-Degree Burns of Rat Skin	5
Maximally Disfiguring Surgery for Forefoot Osteomyelitis: Time for a Rethink?	5
Bacterial Profile and Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns of Infected Diabetic Foot Ulcers in Iran: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Cross-Sectional Studies	4
Conservative Surgery for Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis is not Associated With Longer Survival Time Without Recurrence of Foot Ulcer When Compared With Amputation	4
A Study of Clinical Applications of Perforator-Based Propeller Flaps in Leg Reconstructive Surgery: A Single-Center Experience of 40 Cases	4
Association of Circulating Osteopontin Levels With Lower Extremity Arterial Disease in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study	4
Antimicrobial Properties of Nonantibiotic Agents for Effective Treatment of Localized Wound Infections: A Minireview	4
Relationship Between Glycated Hemoglobin and Vibration Perception Threshold in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy	4
Extensive Deep Tissue Involvement in Nicolau Syndrome and Below-Knee Amputation: A Case Report and Literature Review	4
COVID-19 Wounds: Unusual Lower Extremity Bullae	4
The Effect of Kiwifruit Therapeutics in the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcer	4
A Comparative Study of Chitosan Gel and Soframycin in the Management of Wounds	4
Who Tweets About Diabetic Foot on Twitter and Which Tweets Are More Attractive?	4
Use of Porcine-Derived Dermal Substitutes for Treatment of Nonhealing Vascular Leg Ulcers: A Case Series	4
Reappraising Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Focus on Mechanisms of Ulceration and Clinical Evaluation	4
Alice through the Looking-glass: Can We Improve Peer Review?	4
The Advent of Artificial Intelligence in Diabetic Foot Medicine: A New Horizon, a New Order, or a False Dawn?	4
A New Inflammatory Marker of Clinical and Diagnostic Importance in Diabetic Foot Infection: Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index	4
Web-based Medical Education During COVID-19 Lockdown: A Step Back or a Leap to the Future?	4
Management and Outcome of Feet Deep Frostbite Injury (III and IV Degrees): A Series Report of 36 Cases	4
Dalbavancin for the Treatment of Complicated Gram-Positive Skin and Soft Tissue Infections	4
Ecchymosis and Coldness in Peripheral Varicose Vein Patients: Observations From VEIN-TURKEY Study	4
Temporal Effects of Different Vehicles on Wound Healing Potentials of Quercetin: Biochemical, Molecular, and Histopathological Approaches	4
Prognostic Indicators of Wound Healing in Atypical Wounds: A Case Series	4
Wound Healing in the Golden Agers: What We Know and the Possible Way Ahead	4
Estimating Utility Values for Health States of DFU Patients Using EQ-5D-5L and cTTO	4