Journal of Scientific Reports 2024, 9(1), 1-16 ISSN: 2708-7085 Journal: ijsab.com/jsr 1 Bridging Traditions and Modernity: Cross-Cultural Adaptation of Pingle Guo’s Bone Setting in Global Healthcare Xiaoyin Guan 1, 2 , Lian Seng Lim 1 , Siew Boon Lew 1 , Shi Bin Tey 1 , Hongxia Li 2 , Peng Sun 3 , & Wei Li 2,* 1 Institute of International Education, New Era University College, Kajang, Malaysia. 2 Shenzhen Pingle Orthopedic Hospital (Shenzhen Pingshan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital), Shenzhen, China. 3 School of Management, Jinan University (JNU), Guangzhou, China. * Corresponding author: Wei Li (13724317082@163.com) Abstract This study investigates the cross-cultural dissemination of traditional medical practices in the globalized world, focusing on the Pingle Guo’s Bone Setting Method (PGBS), a distinctive practice rooted in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Originating from Luoyang, China, PGBS has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries, gaining recognition in various international healthcare systems. Using a multi-method approach, including in-depth interviews, document analysis, and comparative case studies, this research examines the mechanisms of PGBS’s internationalization. Key aspects explored include cultural adaptation, the role of cultural brokers, institutional collaboration, and the negotiation of medical paradigms. The study reveals that PGBS’s success lies in balancing cultural authenticity with necessary adaptations to fit diverse healthcare systems, such as in the United States, Japan, and South Korea. Furthermore, it highlights challenges in the global dissemination of traditional practices, particularly regarding standardization, regulatory approval, and institutional recognition. The findings contribute to cross-cultural healthcare management by offering insights into how traditional knowledge can be integrated into global health systems. This research also provides valuable implications for policymakers, healthcare providers, and scholars interested in the future of traditional medicine in a globalized world. ARTICLE INFO Research paper Received: 20 October 2024 Accepted: 15 December 2024 Published: 20 December 2024 DOI: 10.58970/JSR.1091 CITATION Guan, X., Lim, L. S., Lew, S. B, Tey, S. B., Li, H., Sun, P. & Li, W. (2024). Bridging Traditions and Modernity: Cross-Cultural Adaptation of Pingle Guo’s Bone Setting in Global Healthcare, Journal of Scientific Reports, 9(1), 1- 16. COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2024 by author(s) Papers published by IJSAB International are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Keywords: Traditional medicine; Pingle Guo’s Bone Setting; Cross-cultural dissemination; Global health systems; Cultural adaptation; Cultural brokers 1. Introduction The globalization of traditional medical practices presents a unique and increasingly urgent challenge in contemporary healthcare, as the world becomes ever more interconnected yet culturally diverse (Steger, 2013). Traditional systems of medicine, such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), have long demonstrated profound therapeutic value within their local and cultural contexts (Helman, 2007), but their integration into global health systems requires more