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World J Methodol. Jun 20, 2025; 15(2): 95966
Published online Jun 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i2.95966
Visualizing medicine: The case for implementing graphical abstracts in clinical reporting
Naveen Jeyaraman, Madhan Jeyaraman, Swaminathan Ramasubramanian, Sangeetha Balaji, Arulkumar Nallakumarasamy
Naveen Jeyaraman, Madhan Jeyaraman, Department of Orthopaedics, ACS Medical College and Hospital, Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India
Swaminathan Ramasubramanian, Sangeetha Balaji, Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College, Omandurar Government Estate, Chennai 600002, Tamil Nadu, India
Arulkumar Nallakumarasamy, Department of Orthopaedics, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research–Karaikal, Puducherry 609602, India
Co-first authors: Naveen Jeyaraman and Madhan Jeyaraman.
Author contributions: Jeyaraman M conceptualized the manuscript; Jeyaraman N, Ramasubramanian S, and Balaji S performed the data analysis and wrote the manuscript; Nallakumarasamy A performed the image analysis; All authors have read and approved the final version of the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare no conflict of interest in publishing this manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Naveen Jeyaraman, MS, PhD, Assistant Professor, Research Associate, Department of Orthopaedics, ACS Medical College and Hospital, Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute, Velappanchavadi, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India.naveenjeyaraman@yahoo.com
Received: April 23, 2024
Revised: September 21, 2024
Accepted: October 21, 2024
Published online: June 20, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Graphical abstracts significantly enhance the clarity and dissemination of complex clinical data in medical literature, offering both improved comprehension and increased reader engagement. Addressing challenges like data oversimplification and skill gaps in graphic design is crucial for their effective implementation and standardization.