Jun 22–28, 2026 · 34 new studies, 10 reviews · Shoulder & Elbow archive · All weeks
The new Shoulder & Elbow research The Reduction sent the week of Jun 22–28, 2026, with the week’s most recent reviews, each with a one-line summary.
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Corrective glenoid reaming with pyrocarbon hemiarthroplasty for B2-B3 osteoarthritis recenters the humeral head with low glenoid erosion and excellent functional outcomes.
Arthroscopic Bankart repair achieves similar labral height restoration and functional outcomes for ALPSA lesions as typical Bankart lesions with adequate capsular release.
Neer classification predicts 10-year outcomes in nonoperatively treated proximal humeral fractures; AO classification does not correlate with function.
Anterior minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis for distal humerus fractures achieved faster union and lower blood loss than posterior open reduction.
Open-Guided Latarjet With Suture-Button Fixation: Early Experience.
Guided open Latarjet using dual suture-button fixation showed early feasibility with improved functional scores and no redislocations or hardware complications in this small preliminary series.
Remplissage utilization increased 4.5-fold for arthroscopic Bankart repair, now used in 75% of near-track lesions beyond traditional off-track indications.
Shoulder and elbow surgeons remain in training regions at high rates, with Northeast showing highest retention; gender disparities exist across regions.
Biceps autograft patch augmentation for rotator cuff repair achieves low 4% retear rate and excellent functional outcomes at 23-month follow-up.
Proximal ulnar osteochondromas in hereditary multiple osteochondromas predispose to radial head dislocation; surgical resection prevents subluxation or dislocation.
Recurrent traumatic posterior shoulder dislocations cause significantly greater posterior glenoid bone loss than single events, approaching thresholds where soft-tissue-only repair may fail.
A conjoint tendon split approach safely facilitated humeral head extraction in acute incarceration fracture-dislocations and chronic locked anterior dislocations without new nerve deficits in all 11 cases.
Do ChatGPT and Gemini provide accurate answers to patient questions about glenohumeral arthritis?
ChatGPT and Gemini align with AAOS glenohumeral arthritis guidelines only 50–75% of the time and frequently fabricate references, so clinicians and patients should use them cautiously.
Os acromiale does not affect clinical outcomes or complications after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty compared to matched controls.
Can Computed Tomography Hounsfield Units Predict Distal Humerus Fracture Mechanical Complications?
Lower CT Hounsfield units and current smoking predict mechanical complications after distal humerus fracture fixation, identifying high-risk patients needing closer surveillance.
Adding remplissage to Bankart repair for on-track Hill-Sachs lesions is cost-effective, reducing recurrence and revision surgery at 10-year follow-up.
Alexander view alone accurately identifies high-grade AC joint instability comparable to standard imaging, potentially eliminating need for routine panoramic or Zanca views.
Arthroscopic double row repair of massive posterosuperior tear: healing and functional outcomes.
Arthroscopic 8-strand knotless double-row parachute repair achieved 86.5% healing rate and excellent functional outcomes in massive posterosuperior rotator cuff tears.
Linked tape bridging knotless double-row rotator cuff repair maintained functional improvement at 15 years with 19.6% failure rate, mostly after 10-year mark.
Outcomes of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair after Bariatric Surgery.
Patients with prior bariatric surgery experience higher rotator cuff repair failure rates and worse postoperative pain, warranting preoperative counseling.
Morphological analysis of the scapula in healthy and osteoarthritic subjects.
Primary glenohumeral osteoarthritis associates with distinct global scapular morphology including altered glenoid version and acromial parameters independent of Walch subtype.
Allogeneic ASC therapy demonstrated favorable safety profile in preclinical testing but failed to improve histological or biomechanical outcomes in chronic rotator cuff tears.
ARB use in hypertensive TSA patients associates with lower dislocation, periprosthetic fracture, and stiffness rates compared with ACEI therapy.
Uncemented central-peg all-polyethylene glenoid demonstrated 95% radiographic survival at 5 years with improved functional outcomes and low revision rates.
Double Cerclage Wiring (DCW) of Displaced Stable Olecranon Fractures.
Double cerclage wiring for olecranon fractures reduced complications and reoperations compared to standard tension band wiring in early findings.
How Does a Prior Olecranon Osteotomy Impact the Outcome of Subsequent Total Elbow Arthroplasty?
TEA after prior olecranon osteotomy achieves 76% ten-year revision-free survival with good functional outcomes, though slightly inferior to primary TEA.
Long-term results of surgical management high-energy scapula fractures at a major trauma center.
Surgical management of high-energy scapular fractures achieves good long-term outcomes; intra-articular fractures have higher complication rates requiring intervention.
NHL team physicians unanimously favor nonoperative in-season management for first-time posterior shoulder instability, shifting toward surgery only with recurrence or significant bone loss exceeding 15%.
Return to Sport After Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair and Reconstruction.
Both UCL repair and reconstruction achieve high return-to-play rates; repair offers quicker throwing return but higher complication rates than reconstruction.
Preoperative PPI use is associated with significantly higher rates of revision, infection, loosening, periprosthetic fracture, and VTE after total elbow arthroplasty, emerging beyond the early postoperative period.
MIPO for midshaft clavicle fractures achieves equivalent functional outcomes to ORIF but with significantly fewer complications, including lower nonunion and sensory disturbance rates.
Surgical treatment for posterior distal humeral shear fractures.
Posterior distal humerus shear fractures caused by rotational injury require surgical repair of fracture and ligaments, achieving excellent outcomes with lateral approach.
Revision from stemmed to stemless metaphyseal reverse TSA preserves bone stock, achieves excellent functional improvement, and shows solid fixation without loosening.
The internal joint stabilizer in lateral ulnar collateral ligament injuries: a biomechanical study.
Internal joint stabilizer effectively reduces varus laxity and LUCL strain in disrupted elbows, providing viable treatment for posterolateral rotatory instability.
Concurrent failure of the flexor-pronator mass and posterolateral ligament (Double Hit pattern) on MRI reliably identifies posterolateral elbow dislocations needing surgery with 98.8% specificity.
A scoping review of 355 revised reverse shoulder arthroplasties found instability, baseplate failure, and infection as leading revision causes, with favorable PRO improvements but a 32% complication and 27% rerevision rate.
Comparison of outcomes in retrospective vs. prospective Latarjet studies for shoulder instability.
Retrospective Latarjet studies report higher complication and instability rates than prospective studies, likely reflecting longer follow-up and recall bias, underscoring the need for standardized reporting.
Robotics in arthroplasty: how good are they?
Robotic-assisted knee and hip arthroplasty improve accuracy; shoulder applications emerging but cost, training, and long-term efficacy remain challenging.
Current Concepts in the Surgical Management of Elbow Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries.
Augmented ulnar collateral ligament repair achieves >90% return-to-play at 6 months in select candidates, offering faster recovery than standard reconstruction.
Defining pseudoparalysis and pseudoparesis: a consensus study.
Expert consensus partially defined shoulder pseudoparalysis criteria but failed to establish unified definition, limiting diagnostic standardization across studies.
Variability in quantifying the Hill-Sachs lesion: A scoping review.
MRA and MRI reliably assess Hill-Sachs lesions; however, lack of consensus on measurement technique limits comparison across studies and clinical utility.
Current cellular and molecular biology techniques for the orthopedic surgeon-scientist.
No abstract available; unable to provide clinical summary.
Orthobiologics including HA, PRP, and MSCs show mixed results as isolated treatments or surgical adjuncts for shoulder pathology; potential exists with technique refinement.
The modern use of the extended humeral head (cuff tear arthropathy) hemiarthroplasty.
Extended humeral head hemiarthroplasty offers less invasive alternative to reverse shoulder arthroplasty in select cuff tear arthropathy patients with preserved elevation.
Shoulder arthroscopy: a bridge from the past to the future.
This Codman Lecture reviews the evolution and clinical importance of shoulder arthroscopy as a bridge between historical and modern surgical approaches.
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