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The Foot Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for The Foot in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

About the The Foot format

The Foot is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Foot and Ankle Surgery, Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies, Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, The Foot 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inFoot and Ankle Surgery Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management Tendon Structure and Treatment Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
ISSN0958-2592
Citation impact (2-yr)1.21
h-index61
i10-index696
Total citations24,137
Article processing charge$2,950
Top institutions publishing hereNorthern General Hospital
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in The Foot per year

65
2014
70
2015
34
2016
76
2017
57
2018
89
2019
74
2020
111
2021
40
2022
80
2023
63
2024
45
2025

Citation impact of The Foot by publication year

827
2014
1.3K
2015
346
2016
1.4K
2017
660
2018
1.2K
2019
590
2020
787
2021
367
2022
376
2023
144
2024
31
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in The Foot

Health economics of diabetic foot ulcer and recent trends to accelerate treatment

Abha Jodheea-Jutton, Sandip Hindocha, Archana Bhaw‐Luximon · 4 Feb 2022

Diabetic foot ulcer is a preventable complication of diabetes that imposes a significant burden on the community. It leads to amputation and increased disability if left untreated and thus bears profound implications on the individual, the community and the health system at large. Diabetic foot (DF) is an area of research interest where interdisciplinary researchers…

The Foot template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the The Foot format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the The Foot template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does The Foot use?
The Foot uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, The Foot 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to The Foot?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready The Foot document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the The Foot template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the The Foot format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes The Foot?
The Foot is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's The Foot template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready The Foot PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official The Foot template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the The Foot template cost?
You can start writing in the The Foot template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready The Foot PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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