Cheng CH, Hao WR, Cheng TH. Investigating clubfoot in Saudi Arabia: Prevalence, factors, and future directions. World J Orthop 2024; 15(9): 836-840 [PMID: 39318491 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i9.836]
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Tzu-Hurng Cheng, PhD, Professor, Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, China Medical University, No. 91 Xueshi Road, North District, Taichung 404328, Taiwan. thcheng@mail.cmu.edu.tw
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World J Orthop. Sep 18, 2024; 15(9): 836-840 Published online Sep 18, 2024. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i9.836
Investigating clubfoot in Saudi Arabia: Prevalence, factors, and future directions
Chun-Han Cheng, Wen-Rui Hao, Tzu-Hurng Cheng
Chun-Han Cheng, Department of Medical Education, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan
Wen-Rui Hao, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei 23561, Taiwan
Wen-Rui Hao, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11002, Taiwan
Tzu-Hurng Cheng, Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 404328, Taiwan
Co-corresponding authors: Wen-Rui Hao and Tzu-Hurng Cheng.
Author contributions: Cheng CH conceptualized the editorial and drafted the initial manuscript; Cheng CH contributed to the interpretation of the study findings and overall discussion. Designating Hao WR and Cheng TH as co-corresponding authors reflects their significant and complementary contributions to the editorial work. Hao WR played a crucial role in developing the manuscript structure, analyzing the study's implications, and ensuring the intellectual rigor of the revisions. Cheng TH, as the primary corresponding author, coordinated the editorial process, led the final revisions, and provided expertise on the broader impact of the study on public health and clinical practices. Both authors were integral to shaping the manuscript and ensuring its quality. Their joint designation as co-corresponding authors acknowledges their equal and critical contributions to the research and editorial process. All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare having no conflicts of interest.
Open-Access: This article is an open-access article that was selected by an in-house editor and fully peer-reviewed by external reviewers. It is distributed in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license, which permits others to distribute, remix, adapt, build upon this work non-commercially, and license their derivative works on different terms, provided the original work is properly cited and the use is non-commercial. See: https://creativecommons.org/Licenses/by-nc/4.0/
Corresponding author: Tzu-Hurng Cheng, PhD, Professor, Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, China Medical University, No. 91 Xueshi Road, North District, Taichung 404328, Taiwan. thcheng@mail.cmu.edu.tw
Received: July 5, 2024 Revised: August 21, 2024 Accepted: August 26, 2024 Published online: September 18, 2024 Processing time: 68 Days and 13.2 Hours
Abstract
This editorial discusses the significant findings and implications of the study conducted by Alomran et al. This retrospective study, soon to be published, provides valuable insights into the epidemiology of and risk factors associated with clubfoot in a specific Saudi population. By highlighting the study’s key outcomes and discussing its broader implications for public health and clinical practices, this editorial aims to underscore the importance of continued research and targeted interventions in addressing congenital deformities such as clubfoot.
Core Tip: This editorial highlights the critical findings from the study conducted by Alomran et al, which examined the prevalence of and factors associated with clubfoot in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia. The study’s retrospective analysis provides valuable epidemiological data and identifies key risk factors, offering insights for health-care providers and policymakers. By addressing the significance of these findings, this editorial underscores the need for targeted interventions and continued research to improve the management and prevention of congenital deformities such as clubfoot.
