Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	98801
Country	Taiwan

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Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Investigating clubfoot in Saudi Arabia: Prevalence, factors, and future directions
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Chun-Han Cheng, Wen-Rui Hao and Tzu-Hurng Cheng
ORCID	Author(s) ORCID Number Tzu-Hurng Cheng http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9155-4169
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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
Key Words	Clubfoot prevalence; Saudi Arabia; Congenital deformities; Retrospective study; Orthopedic epidemiology
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.
Publish Date	2024-09-12 12:30
Citation	<p>Cheng CH, Hao WR, Cheng TH. Investigating clubfoot in Saudi Arabia: Prevalence, factors, and future directions. <i>World J Orthop</i> 2024; 15(9): 836-840</p>
URL	https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v15/i9/836.htm
DOI	https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v15.i9.836

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