Jul 13–19, 2026 · 13 new studies, 9 reviews · Shoulder & Elbow archive · All weeks
The new Shoulder & Elbow research The Reduction sent the week of Jul 13–19, 2026, with the week’s most recent reviews, each with a one-line summary.
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Nerve growth factor gene delivery via nanosphere-hydrogel composites enhances tendon-bone interface healing biomechanically, histologically, and functionally in rotator cuff repair models.
A rotator cuff sparing deltopectoral approach to intramedullary nail of humeral fractures.
Rotator cuff-sparing deltopectoral approach for humeral intramedullary nailing achieves good functional outcomes with low iatrogenic shoulder pain and no revisions needed.
Clinical Outcomes Following Arthroscopic Pectoralis Minor Release.
Arthroscopic pectoralis minor release improves pain, function, and forward elevation in patients with pectoralis minor syndrome and neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome with low complication rates.
Rifampin combined with vancomycin or other antibiotics provides optimal PMMA elution against C. acnes and CNS species for 60 days, supporting its use in shoulder prosthetic joint infection.
In a multicenter cohort study, triceps-sparing total elbow arthroplasty produced significantly less fixed flexion deformity than triceps-detaching approaches, though complication rates were similarly high between groups.
Current radiographic metrics insufficiently capture reverse shoulder arthroplasty implant position and changes; CT multiplanar reconstruction provides more accurate assessment.
Branching logic systems significantly improved accuracy of ASES scores for bilateral shoulder pain patients undergoing shoulder arthroplasty by better capturing contralateral shoulder status.
Neither the lateral ulnohumeral joint space nor proximal sigmoid notch are sufficiently reliable radiographic landmarks for assessing radial head prosthetic overlengthening intraoperatively.
HUMBL classification identifies humeral bone loss patterns associated with significantly increased revision, instability, and loosening rates, with ectatic bone loss showing the highest complication risk.
Yoda1 treatment promotes rotator cuff healing by increasing M2 macrophage infiltration and improving biomechanical properties at the tendon-bone interface.
Reverse shoulder arthroplasty in patients ≥80 years has low revision rates (3.4% at 9 years) but medical complications and mortality increase with advancing age.
Youth baseball players with ≥36 months competitive experience and <30° nondominant hip internal rotation are at significantly higher risk for capitellar osteochondritis dissecans.
Seasonal timing of surgery does not affect clinical outcomes in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.
Seasonal timing of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty does not significantly affect 2-year clinical outcomes, complications, or range of motion.
Optimizing Outcomes in Total Elbow Arthroplasty.
Total elbow arthroplasty complication rates exceed other joint replacements; success requires careful patient selection, proper surgical technique, and realistic patient counseling on mechanical failure risks.
Military orthopaedic research over 25 years advanced anterior shoulder instability management through epidemiology, biomechanics, imaging validation, and novel glenoid reconstruction techniques like distal tibia allograft.
Fibroadipoprogenitor cells drive fatty infiltration in rotator cuff disease; understanding their role informs potential stem cell-based treatments to improve repair outcomes.
Allograft Prosthetic Composites in Complex Primary and Revision Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasty.
Allograft prosthetic composites restore bone stock in complex primary and revision shoulder/elbow arthroplasty but risk graft resorption and nonunion.
An international Delphi consensus of shoulder experts agreed on return-to-play and revision criteria for posterior shoulder instability, but found no consensus on optimal glenoid bone graft fixation or osteotomy indications.
Nonsurgical management with rest and platelet-rich plasma aids healing in UCL injuries; UCL reconstruction remains benchmark for tears unsuitable for conservative treatment.
Optimizing Outpatient Shoulder Surgery: A Review of Anesthetic Options.
Regional anesthetic options for outpatient shoulder surgery are critical for reducing length of stay; literature supports multimodal approaches over general anesthesia alone.
Heterotopic ossification (HO) prophylaxis after distal biceps repair.
Indomethacin is commonly used but not reliably effective for heterotopic ossification prophylaxis after distal biceps repair, with limited evidence supporting routine use.
Management of Elbow Terrible Triad Injuries: A Comprehensive Review and Update.
Terrible triad elbow injuries require systematic surgical repair of lateral ligaments, radial head, and coronoid with early mobilization to prevent stiffness.
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