Juan Azofra

3.4k total citations · 2 hit papers
27 papers, 2.6k citations indexed

About

Juan Azofra is a scholar working on Surgery, Urology and Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. According to data from OpenAlex, Juan Azofra has authored 27 papers receiving a total of 2.6k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 22 papers in Surgery, 21 papers in Urology and 13 papers in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. Recurrent topics in Juan Azofra's work include Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments (21 papers), Tendon Structure and Treatment (13 papers) and Shoulder Injury and Treatment (11 papers). Juan Azofra is often cited by papers focused on Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments (21 papers), Tendon Structure and Treatment (13 papers) and Shoulder Injury and Treatment (11 papers). Juan Azofra collaborates with scholars based in Spain, France and Portugal. Juan Azofra's co-authors include Eduardo Anitua, Mikel Sánchez, Isabel Andı́a, Sabino Padilla, Mar Zalduendo, María de la Fuente, Alan T. Nurden, Iñigo Mujika, José Javier Aguirre and Gorka Orive and has published in prestigious journals such as Scientific Reports, International Journal of Molecular Sciences and Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.

In The Last Decade

Juan Azofra

26 papers receiving 2.4k citations

Hit Papers

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What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Comparison of Surgically Repaired Achilles Tendon Tears Using Platelet-Rich Fibrin Matrices

2006 482 citations Mikel Sánchez, Eduardo Anitua et al. The American Journal of Sports Medicine profile →
A Randomized Clinical Trial Evaluating Plasma Rich in Growth Factors (PRGF‐Endoret) Versus Hyaluronic Acid in the Short‐Term Treatment of Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis

2012 297 citations Mikel Sánchez, Nicolás Fiz et al. Arthroscopy The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
Juan Azofra Spain	16	1.8k	1.7k	1.4k	495	177	27	2.6k
Allan Mishra United States	16	1.8k 1.0×	1.5k 0.9×	1.4k 1.0×	312 0.6×	220 1.2×	22	2.7k
Michael B. Gerhardt United States	14	1.6k 0.9×	930 0.5×	981 0.7×	190 0.4×	106 0.6×	31	2.2k
Mar Zalduendo Spain	18	945 0.5×	1.2k 0.7×	669 0.5×	233 0.5×	190 1.1×	35	1.9k
Berardo Di Matteo Italy	30	2.4k 1.4×	1.5k 0.9×	1.3k 1.0×	1.5k 3.0×	152 0.9×	135	3.7k
María de la Fuente Spain	20	822 0.5×	1.0k 0.6×	615 0.4×	191 0.4×	250 1.4×	48	1.9k
Emily A. Sundman United States	7	849 0.5×	964 0.6×	624 0.5×	309 0.6×	161 0.9×	14	1.5k
Pier Maria Fornasari Italy	19	2.2k 1.3×	2.3k 1.3×	1.4k 1.0×	868 1.8×	241 1.4×	42	3.6k
Steven Sampson United States	11	1.2k 0.7×	813 0.5×	744 0.5×	293 0.6×	97 0.5×	17	1.7k
Roberto Buda Italy	34	2.5k 1.4×	1.6k 0.9×	2.5k 1.8×	1.7k 3.5×	113 0.6×	109	4.5k
Jérémy Magalon France	26	983 0.6×	1.0k 0.6×	350 0.3×	375 0.8×	208 1.2×	76	2.1k

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Sánchez, Pello, et al.. (2025). Increasing the concentration of plasma molecules improves the biological activity of platelet-rich plasma for tissue regeneration. Scientific Reports. 15(1). 4523–4523. 4 indexed citations

Sánchez, Mikel, Cristina Valente, Renato Andrade, et al.. (2025). Genetics, sex and the use of platelet‐rich plasma influence the development of arthrofibrosis after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics. 12(1). e70156–e70156.

Sánchez, Mikel, et al.. (2024). Women show a positive response to platelet‐rich plasma despite presenting more painful knee osteoarthritis than men. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy. 32(10). 2516–2525. 7 indexed citations

Padilla, Sabino, Mikel Sánchez, Gerard A. Malanga, et al.. (2021). Platelet-Rich Plasma Applications for Achilles Tendon Repair: A Bridge between Biology and Surgery. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 22(2). 824–824. 21 indexed citations

Sánchez, Mikel, Diego Delgado, Ane Garate, et al.. (2019). Platelet-rich plasma combined with allograft to treat osteochondritis dissecans of the knee: a case report. Journal of Medical Case Reports. 13(1). 105–105. 4 indexed citations

Sánchez, Mikel, Diego Delgado, Pello Sánchez, et al.. (2016). Combination of Intra-Articular and Intraosseous Injections of Platelet Rich Plasma for Severe Knee Osteoarthritis: A Pilot Study. BioMed Research International. 2016. 1–10. 58 indexed citations

Sánchez, Mikel, Diego Delgado, Pello Sánchez, et al.. (2014). Platelet Rich Plasma and Knee Surgery. BioMed Research International. 2014. 1–10. 33 indexed citations

Sánchez, Mikel, Nicolás Fiz, Juan Azofra, et al.. (2012). A Randomized Clinical Trial Evaluating Plasma Rich in Growth Factors (PRGF‐Endoret) Versus Hyaluronic Acid in the Short‐Term Treatment of Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis. Arthroscopy The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 28(8). 1070–1078. 297 indexed citations breakdown →

Sánchez, Mikel, Eduardo Anitua, Juan Azofra, et al.. (2010). Ligamentization of Tendon Grafts Treated With an Endogenous Preparation Rich in Growth Factors: Gross Morphology and Histology. Arthroscopy The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 26(4). 470–480. 172 indexed citations

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Anitua, Eduardo, Mikel Sánchez, María de la Fuente, et al.. (2009). Relationship between Investigative Biomarkers and Radiographic Grading in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis. International Journal of Rheumatology. 2009. 1–4. 38 indexed citations

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Sánchez, Mikel, et al.. (2008). Management of post-surgical Achilles tendon complications with a preparation rich in growth factors: A study of two-cases. Injury Extra. 40(1). 11–15. 7 indexed citations

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Sánchez, Mikel, Eduardo Anitua, Ramón Cugat, et al.. (2008). Nonunions Treated With Autologous Preparation Rich in Growth Factors. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 23(1). 52–59. 61 indexed citations

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Anitua, Eduardo, Mikel Sánchez, Alan T. Nurden, et al.. (2007). Reciprocal Actions of Platelet-Secreted TGF-??1 on the Production of VEGF and HGF by Human Tendon Cells. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 119(3). 950–959. 90 indexed citations

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Anitua, Eduardo, Mikel Sánchez, Alan T. Nurden, et al.. (2007). Platelet-released growth factors enhance the secretion of hyaluronic acid and induce hepatocyte growth factor production by synovial fibroblasts from arthritic patients. Lara D. Veeken. 46(12). 1769–1772. 223 indexed citations

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Anitua, Eduardo, Mikel Sánchez, Alan T. Nurden, et al.. (2006). Autologous fibrin matrices: A potential source of biological mediators that modulate tendon cell activities. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A. 77A(2). 285–293. 149 indexed citations

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Sánchez, Mikel, Eduardo Anitua, Juan Azofra, et al.. (2006). Comparison of Surgically Repaired Achilles Tendon Tears Using Platelet-Rich Fibrin Matrices. The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 35(2). 245–251. 482 indexed citations breakdown →

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Anitua, Eduardo, Mikel Sánchez, Juan Azofra, et al.. (2004). Autologous preparations rich in growth factors promote proliferation and induce VEGF and HGF production by human tendon cells in culture. Journal of Orthopaedic Research®. 23(2). 281–286. 398 indexed citations

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Azofra, Juan, Eduardo Anitua, Isabel Andı́a, et al.. (2003). Plasma Rich in Growth Factors to Treat an Articular Cartilage Avulsion: A Case Report. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 35(10). 1648–1652. 173 indexed citations

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Sánchez, Mikel, et al.. (2000). Anterior Stabilization of the Shoulder by Means of an Artificial Capsular Reinforcement and Arthroscopy Part I: Surgical Technique. Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants. 10(3). 11–11. 3 indexed citations

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Sánchez, Mikel, et al.. (2000). Anterior Stabilization of the Shoulder by Means of an Artificial Capsular Reinforcement and Arthroscopy Part II: Results. Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants. 10(3). 11–11. 2 indexed citations

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