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World J Orthop. Dec 18, 2025; 16(12): 111583
Published online Dec 18, 2025. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v16.i12.111583
Published online Dec 18, 2025. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v16.i12.111583
Advancing global orthopedic research through culturally adapted outcome measures
Yao Peng, Jia-Qi Zhang, Department of Ultrasound Imaging, Postgraduate Union Training Base of Xiangyang No. 1 People’s Hospital, Xiangyang 441000, Hubei Province, China
Qiang-Qiang You, Fa Shu, Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Xiangyang No. 1 People’s Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang 441000, Hubei Province, China
Co-first authors: Yao Peng and Qiang-Qiang You.
Co-corresponding authors: Fa Shu and Jia-Qi Zhang.
Author contributions: Peng Y contributed to the discussion and design of the manuscript; You QQ contributed to the literature search; Peng Y and You QQ contributed equally to this article, they are the co-first authors of this manuscript; Shu F designed the overall concept and outline of the manuscript; Zhang JQ contributed to the writing, editing of the manuscript and table; Shu F and Zhang JQ contributed equally to this article, they are the co-corresponding authors of this manuscript; and all authors have read and approve the final manuscript.
Supported by the Hubei Provincial Natural Science Foundation, No. 2025AFB845; and Graduate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fund of Wuhan University of Science and Technology, No. JCX2024044.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
Corresponding author: Jia-Qi Zhang, Department of Ultrasound Imaging, Postgraduate Union Training Base of Xiangyang No. 1 People’s Hospital, No. 15 Jiefang Road, Fancheng District, Xiangyang 441000, Hubei Province, China. 347235272@qq.com
Received: July 4, 2025
Revised: August 5, 2025
Accepted: October 20, 2025
Published online: December 18, 2025
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Revised: August 5, 2025
Accepted: October 20, 2025
Published online: December 18, 2025
Processing time: 167 Days and 0.3 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: The validation of the Arabic version of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Foot and Ankle Outcomes Questionnaire addresses a critical gap in the orthopedic research, advancing inclusivity and enhancing the generalizability of patient-reported data. Integrating culturally adapted patient-reported outcome measures into clinical practice allows for more accurate assessment of outcomes, thereby supporting global progress in evidence-based orthopedic care.