Jun 29 – Jul 5, 2026 · 23 new studies, 10 reviews · Shoulder & Elbow archive · All weeks
The new Shoulder & Elbow research The Reduction sent the week of Jun 29 – Jul 5, 2026, with the week’s most recent reviews, each with a one-line summary.
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Parkinson disease did not increase complication risk or reduce implant survivorship at five years after total elbow arthroplasty, suggesting PD alone may not warrant altered surgical decision-making.
Pyrocarbon interposition shoulder arthroplasty maintains 87% 10-year survival in post-traumatic and post-instability osteoarthritis; biconcave glenoid increases failure risk.
Anterior humeral circumflex artery ligation during shoulder arthroplasty eliminates blood flow to lesser tuberosity osteotomy sites, potentially contributing to nonunion in cadaveric models.
Clinical and radiographic outcomes following open Latarjet with single button technique.
Open Latarjet with single-button fixation demonstrated safe, effective stabilization with no recurrences and fewer implant-related complications than double-screw techniques.
Postcapsulorrhaphy arthropathy and primary glenohumeral osteoarthritis show similar glenoid wear patterns, suggesting soft-tissue rather than bony anatomy drives unique surgical challenges.
Adolescent coracoid morphology reaches adult dimensions by age 14, supporting feasibility of adult dual-fixation techniques in Latarjet procedures for shoulder instability.
Latarjet with inverted L-shaped tenotomy preserves subscapularis function at 10+ years with minimal fatty infiltration.
Arthroscopic prior rotator cuff repair and longer intervals before reverse shoulder arthroplasty independently predict better postoperative function and motion recovery.
Reverse TSA causes sustained BMD loss around short humeral stems, particularly in osteoporotic patients; zone 3 loss correlates with worse clinical outcomes.
Segmental and circumferential hip labral reconstruction yield comparable functional improvements, but circumferential technique shows lower conversion to THA rates.
Bankart repair using Mason-Allen technique for small bony Bankart lesions achieves superior Rowe scores, high union rates, and low recurrence comparable to bone-block procedures.
Radial head fractures in terrible triad injuries cluster anteriorly regardless of coronoid type, aiding surgical planning.
Incidence of Lower Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis Following Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair.
Asymptomatic DVT occurs in 5.3% after rotator cuff repair; routine screening not recommended given distal location and asymptomatic presentation.
Suture and screw tension band fixation for olecranon fractures proved significantly stronger than traditional K-wire and metal tension band technique in biomechanical testing.
Preoperative GLP-1 agonist use in obese patients undergoing rotator cuff repair was associated with decreased revision and retear rates.
Predictors of Loss to Long-Term Follow-up After Shoulder Surgery.
Older age strongly predicts shoulder surgery follow-up completion; younger patients and those with instability surgery require targeted follow-up strategies.
Long-term corticosteroid use elevates 90-day pneumonia and VTE risk after shoulder arthroplasty but not 5-year surgical complications.
Pitchers with early trunk rotation show increased shoulder and elbow distractive forces despite equivalent ball velocity, suggesting compensatory mechanisms that increase injury risk.
Preoperative shoulder stiffness showed distinct inflammatory tendon signatures but not inferior long-term outcomes after rotator cuff repair.
Image-based quantitative planning for radioulnar synostosis osteotomy provides objective parameters and may improve consistency, though validation in larger prospective studies is needed.
Open capsular shift with Achilles allograft augmentation provides durable shoulder stability in multidirectional instability, including EDS patients.
Three-screw crossed pinning provides superior torsional resistance and maintains varus stability compared to lateral pinning in supracondylar fractures.
Computer navigation in reverse shoulder arthroplasty reduced early revision rates after 2017 introduction; no benefit demonstrated for anatomical arthroplasty.
Coronoid fractures : how do we best classify them and what is the 'true terrible triad'?
Coronoid fracture classification and management in elbow dislocations remains complex; understanding coronoid anatomy is critical for treating terrible triad injuries appropriately.
Surgical Approaches to the Elbow in Fixation of Traumatic Injuries.
Posterior surgical approaches provide superior access to distal humerus fractures; surgeon familiarity with multiple approaches optimizes complex elbow reconstruction.
Postoperative stiffness and rotator cuff tendon healing: a narrative review.
Postoperative shoulder stiffness may paradoxically reflect enhanced healing response with lower retear rates due to elevated inflammatory cytokines.
Proximal Humerus Reconstruction in Skeletally Immature Patients.
Proximal humerus reconstruction in skeletally immature patients requires balancing multiple factors; expandable prostheses and vascularized transfers address unique growth-related challenges.
Management of bone loss in anterior shoulder instability.
Glenoid bone loss below 20% still risks failure; combined bipolar lesions require remplissage and bone reconstruction.
Funding bias in shoulder arthroplasty research.
Industry-funded shoulder arthroplasty studies report positive outcomes 58% versus negative 8%, indicating significant publication bias favoring sponsor devices.
Acromioclavicular joint injury surgical reconstruction addresses horizontal and rotational instability through multiple techniques with variable failure rates requiring further study.
High-level evidence supports primary shoulder stiffness treatment from conservative physiotherapy through surgical intervention; consensus guidelines enable evidence-based clinical practice.
Wide variability exists in post-operative rehabilitation protocols after anterior shoulder dislocation stabilization; standardized terminology and consensus are needed.
Elderly patients with distal humerus fractures treated with parallel precontoured plates achieve good functional outcomes and low complication rates despite 23% revision rates.
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