''The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds'' is a

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that publishes papers four times a year in the field of

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. The journal's

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is Raj Mani, PhD, FACA ( Southampton University Hospital). It has been in publication since 2010 and is currently published by

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Scope

''The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds'' publishes original research, reviews of evidence-based diagnostic techniques and methods and surgical and medical therapeutics for wounds such as burns, ulcers and fistulas. The journal also focuses on areas such as assessment and monitoring tools, casting and bioengineered skin. ''The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds'' is interdisciplinary and aims to appeal to a wide audience of those involved in the treatment and research of lower extremity wounds.

Abstracting and indexing

''The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds'' is abstracted and indexed in the following databases: :*

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