Sep 7–13, 2026 · 16 new studies, 10 reviews · Shoulder & Elbow archive · All weeks
The new Shoulder & Elbow research The Reduction sent the week of Sep 7–13, 2026, with the week’s most recent reviews, each with a one-line summary.
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In MLB pitchers, higher-velocity changeups and greater sweeper usage were linked to increased odds of undergoing arthroscopic shoulder labral repair, while low-velocity off-speed pitches were protective.
Shear-Wave Elastography for Assessing the Histological Characteristics of Torn Rotator Cuff Tendons.
Shear-wave elastography stiffness values correlated with collagen disorganization and cellularity patterns in torn supraspinatus tendons, supporting its use as a noninvasive histological marker.
Cadaveric study found LUCL graft length variability is minimized when fixated between 50° and 60° of elbow flexion, suggesting this range may reduce graft stretching and long-term reconstruction failure.
After adjusting for confounders, preoperative GLP-1 receptor agonist use was not independently associated with increased complications after rotator cuff repair, supporting safe perioperative continuation.
Cadaveric testing showed that combining a ramp lesion with a lateral meniscus root tear in an ACL-deficient knee significantly worsens rotational and anterior translational instability compared to either lesion alone.
In a rabbit model, the novel Lark-Loop suture technique for biceps tenodesis achieved biomechanical and histological healing superior to Lasso-Loop and comparable to Krackow stitch, suggesting a viable arthroscopic alternative.
In a propensity-matched cohort study, perioperative proton pump inhibitor use before primary total shoulder arthroplasty was associated with higher rates of aseptic loosening, dislocation, revision, and overall complications at 3 years.
Coracoid-based pain occurs in 1% of RTSA patients, resolves nonoperatively in about half, and is linked to osteoporosis and glenosphere/humeral positioning factors surgeons can modify.
In a UK cohort of 476,620 arthroplasties, VTE rates fell over time for hip and knee (but not clearly due to NICE guidelines), while a 2018 guideline update was linked to a 9% VTE reduction after shoulder arthroplasty.
After proximal humerus fracture fixation, physician-rated Constant-Murley scores systematically diverged from patient-rated subjective shoulder values, with pain—not motion or strength—driving poor patient-reported outcomes.
CT analysis shows distal radius curvature, size, and bone density are greater in men and younger patients, suggesting young male donor grafts are optimal for glenoid allograft reconstruction.
Revision surgery after failed distal clavicle excision improves pain and function, but persistent subjective AC joint instability strongly predicts patient dissatisfaction despite good PROM gains.
Large database analysis shows hyperlipidemia modestly raises the risk of repeat rotator cuff repair and arthroplasty after arthroscopic RCR, with statin therapy failing to lower this risk.
A novel humeral nail with internal distal locking (no fluoroscopy needed) achieved excellent union and functional outcomes with no radial nerve palsy, while cutting operative time in humeral shaft fractures.
In this retrospective comparison after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, pectoralis major tendon transfer yielded better internal rotation function and strength than subscapularis repair and was independently associated with higher return-to-work rates, without proving overall superiority.
In rTSA for patients with preoperative ER lag, functional external rotation recovery depends on preoperative active ER magnitude and lag severity rather than implant lateralization/distalization geometry, with thresholds (ER1>25°, ER2>40°, ER2 lag<25°) predicting success.
Narrative review proposes a tension-aware framework for retracted rotator cuff tears, balancing footprint restoration against repair tension using selective mobilization, margin convergence, or partial repair when full anatomic repair isn't feasible.
This ESSKA-ESA European consensus provides age- and timing-specific treatment and return-to-sport recommendations for traumatic anterior shoulder instability, emphasizing bone loss thresholds and soft tissue repair to guide individualized surgical versus conservative management.
Maximizing Exposure of the Distal Humerus.
This review outlines standard and less common surgical approaches to maximize exposure for open reduction and internal fixation of distal humerus fractures.
The Unreconstructable Distal Humerus Fracture: Options and Bail Outs in Complex Articular Fractures.
This review covers salvage strategies—including bone grafting, fusion, hemiarthroplasty, and total elbow arthroplasty—for managing unreconstructable distal humerus fractures with significant bone loss or articular comminution.
A historical review: Surgical management of massive irreparable rotator cuff tears.
This historical review traces the evolution of surgical treatment for massive irreparable rotator cuff tears, from early open repairs and tendon transfers to modern reverse shoulder arthroplasty and biologic augmentation, noting no single approach is universally best.
Principles of the superior labrum and biceps complex: an expert consensus from the NEER Circle.
An expert consensus from shoulder surgeons found only partial agreement on managing superior labrum/biceps pathology, favoring SLAP repair in younger active patients and biceps treatment in older, lower-demand patients, with age as the key decision driver.
Orthobiologic Augmentation to Improve Rotator Cuff Repair Outcomes: Current and Future Strategies.
Reviews biologic mechanisms of tendon-bone healing after rotator cuff repair and current augmentation strategies—bone marrow stimulation, PRP, and stem cell therapy—while previewing emerging cell-based treatments like extracellular vesicles.
Augmentation Techniques for Rotator Cuff Repairs.
Reviews rotator cuff repair augmentation options, noting they may strengthen repairs and aid healing in high-risk tears, but no consensus exists on best approach per scenario.
Advances in Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Glenoid Implant Design.
Reviews advances in anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty glenoid implant design, highlighting augmented, inlay, and convertible options aimed at reducing glenoid loosening and improving longevity.
Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty to Treat Proximal Humerus Fracture Sequelae: A Review.
Reviews reverse shoulder arthroplasty as an effective salvage option for painful proximal humerus fracture malunions/nonunions, highlighting outcome classification and technical pearls for tuberosity management.
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