Jul 27 – Aug 2, 2026 · 15 new studies, 10 reviews · Shoulder & Elbow archive · All weeks
The new Shoulder & Elbow research The Reduction sent the week of Jul 27 – Aug 2, 2026, with the week’s most recent reviews, each with a one-line summary.
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In collegiate pitchers, repeated pitching significantly reduced elbow varus (valgus-restraining) muscle strength over innings while valgus loads stayed constant, suggesting increasing reliance on the UCL as fatigue sets in.
Simultaneous versus Staged Bilateral Shoulder Replacement: A Matched Cohort Study.
In carefully selected patients, simultaneous bilateral shoulder arthroplasty shortens total hospital stay versus staged surgery while achieving equivalent outcomes, satisfaction, and complication rates.
This systematic review/meta-analysis of 37 studies found structural bone grafts for glenoid defects in reverse shoulder arthroplasty incorporate well regardless of graft type or baseplate design, but revision surgery carries higher loosening/revision rates than primary cases.
Endoscopic release of the lacertus fibrosus at the elbow: an anatomical feasibility study.
In a cadaveric feasibility study, endoscopic lacertus fibrosus release via a small proximal portal achieved complete release with full visualization and no neurovascular injury in all specimens.
At ≥5-year follow-up, coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction for AC joint dislocation yields excellent function, high satisfaction and return to sport, though arthroscopic/synthetic techniques show more recurrence and implant complications.
TEA for post-traumatic sequelae of proximal ulna/radius fractures is technically demanding but achieves 73% 10-year survival free of revision, similar to results for distal humerus fracture sequelae.
Postoperative GNRI <109 (poor nutrition) was independently associated with over 13-fold higher odds of complications and 6-fold higher reoperation risk after shoulder arthroplasty, despite similar functional outcomes overall.
Elbow CT Hounsfield unit measurements, especially at the trochlear notch and capitulum, correlate well with DXA and may help screen for osteoporosis when DXA isn't available preoperatively.
This network meta-analysis of 63 RCTs found interscalene block remains the most effective nerve block for reducing opioid use after shoulder arthroscopy, though combined blocks offer some early pain-control advantages.
Finite element modeling shows inlay glenoid components experience substantially lower bone and implant stresses than onlay designs, potentially explaining their lower loosening rates in total shoulder arthroplasty.
The AI video tool Maia measured shoulder ROM as accurately as motion capture and more reliably than surgeon visual estimation, though it showed high individual variability for internal rotation.
The new MRI-based Munich Elbow Soft Tissue (MEST) classification for grading soft-tissue injury severity after simple elbow dislocation showed substantial inter- and excellent intrarater reliability, supporting its clinical use.
In healthy collegiate pitchers, dominant-arm rotator cuff tendon thickening was associated with fewer years of pitching rather than greater external rotation motion, suggesting complex, hypothesis-generating tendon adaptation patterns.
At minimum 10-year follow-up, preserving comma tissue during isolated subscapularis repair reduced long-term supraspinatus tear progression and yielded better clinical scores than margin disruption technique.
Minimally Invasive Screw Fixation of Olecranon Fractures.
In 31 patients, minimally invasive intramedullary screw fixation for undisplaced olecranon fractures yielded good functional outcomes, low complication rates, and no major intraoperative issues.
This review offers upper extremity surgeons a practical guide to shoulder girdle physical examination and differential diagnosis across common pathologies like rotator cuff tears, instability, and impingement syndromes.
Diabetic patients undergoing shoulder arthroplasty face longer stays, higher readmission and revision rates, increased cardiovascular/infection risk, and lower satisfaction, though optimal preoperative A1c cutoff remains unclear.
Batter's Shoulder: Diagnosis, Management, and Outcomes.
This review covers diagnosis (history, exam, MRI) and treatment of batter's shoulder posterior instability, noting arthroscopic labral repair yields favorable return-to-play outcomes.
Tendon transfers for the management of irreparable subscapularis tears.
This review outlines tendon transfer options (pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, pectoralis minor, upper trapezius) for irreparable subscapularis tears, noting latissimus dorsi transfer may offer better outcomes than the more established pectoralis major transfer.
Biologics in rotator cuff repair.
This review summarizes current evidence on biologic augmentation strategies aimed at improving rotator cuff healing and reducing retear rates after repair.
Scoping review finds augmented glenoid components offer a practical alternative to bone grafting for correcting glenoid wear in shoulder arthroplasty, though no single augment design has proven superior.
This review summarizes current methods (goniometers, radiographs, 3D motion tracking) for measuring scapulothoracic, acromioclavicular, and sternoclavicular joint motion, noting the lack of an accurate, low-cost noninvasive technique.
This review outlines an evidence-based approach to choosing anatomic versus reverse implants when managing posterior glenoid deformity (B2/B3) in primary glenohumeral arthritis.
Principles of Locking Plate Fixation of Proximal Humerus Fractures.
This review outlines anatomic and biomechanical principles for locked plate fixation of proximal humerus fractures, emphasizing screw placement and augmentation strategies to prevent fixation failure.
Assessing the Value to the Patient of New Technologies in Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.
Despite newer technologies like CT planning, patient-specific instrumentation, and novel implants, a review of 114 studies found no clear evidence that anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty outcomes have actually improved over 20 years.
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