Jun 22–28, 2026 · 1 randomized trial, 32 new studies, 10 reviews · Sports Medicine archive · All weeks
The new Sports Medicine 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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BMAC augmentation improved early osseous integration of fresh osteochondral allografts at 3 months; no differences in clinical outcomes or later timepoints.
Arthroscopic Bankart repair achieves similar labral height restoration and functional outcomes for ALPSA lesions as typical Bankart lesions with adequate capsular release.
LR-PRP showed modest benefit in reducing partial tendon tears and soft tissue edema in tennis elbow, but overall improvement was not superior to saline placebo.
Factors Associated With an LLM Arriving at the Same Diagnosis as a Musculoskeletal Specialist.
Large language models and clinicians disagreed on diagnoses 45% of the time; discordance reflected diagnostic ambiguity rather than patient psychological factors.
Lateral collateral ligament sign in ACL-deficient pediatric knees occurs independent of generalized joint hyperlaxity, suggesting ACL-specific instability indicator.
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.
Biceps autograft patch augmentation for rotator cuff repair achieves low 4% retear rate and excellent functional outcomes at 23-month follow-up.
Recurrent traumatic posterior shoulder dislocations cause significantly greater posterior glenoid bone loss than single events, approaching thresholds where soft-tissue-only repair may fail.
Intraoperative Hip Arthrography to Guide Decision-Making in Cerebral Palsy Hip Reconstruction.
Intraoperative hip arthrography in cerebral palsy hip reconstruction reduced pelvic osteotomy rates by 34% without increasing failure rates, enabling more selective and individualized surgical decision-making.
Adding remplissage to Bankart repair for on-track Hill-Sachs lesions is cost-effective, reducing recurrence and revision surgery at 10-year follow-up.
Workers' compensation patients achieve comparable 10-year outcomes after hip arthroscopy to non-WC patients, with 91.7% returning to work successfully.
AI-based 3D MRI analysis identifies distinct anatomical patterns in ACL injury including flatter articular surfaces and increased sagittal inclinations.
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.
Meniscectomy vs Meniscal Repair: Comparing Rates of Readmission, Reoperation, and Osteoarthritis.
Meniscal repair versus meniscectomy yields similar readmission rates; repair reduces reoperation and subsequent osteoarthritis treatment, favoring preservation.
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.
Insurance Type as an Independent Factor of Surgical Delay After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury.
Public or self-pay insurance increases ACLR delay risk by 1.86-2.75 times compared to private insurance, highlighting healthcare access disparities.
MRI shows healing ACL after bridge-enhanced restoration becomes smaller and more organized over 24 months while maintaining sagittal orientation comparable to native ACL.
Early proximal hamstring tendon repair (within 4-6 weeks) significantly reduced retear and postoperative sciatica risk compared to delayed repair.
Unsupervised machine learning identified four distinct biomechanical phenotypes in football players performing 90° change of direction, useful for ACL injury prevention targeting.
For posterolateral corner reconstruction, the Arciero and popliteofibular loop techniques better restore varus stability than the LaPrade technique, though overcorrection of external rotation remains a concern.
Allogeneic ASC therapy demonstrated favorable safety profile in preclinical testing but failed to improve histological or biomechanical outcomes in chronic rotator cuff tears.
Concussions and closed head injuries in male youth ice hockey increased 290% from 2004-2023, with head-to-ice contact the leading mechanism in children.
Labral size after reconstruction decreased by 3 months then returned to native size by 6-12 months; larger graft diameter associated with better pain relief.
Uncemented central-peg all-polyethylene glenoid demonstrated 95% radiographic survival at 5 years with improved functional outcomes and low revision rates.
Peroneus longus tendon harvest for ACL reconstruction causes transient evertor weakness at six months that recovers by one year, with preserved overall ankle function and patient-reported outcomes.
Ulnar collateral ligament repairs increased 129% from 2016-2022 in overhead athletes, suggesting shift toward repair over reconstruction for select injuries.
Sex-specific ACL-RSI scores predict reinjury; low scores indicate graft rupture risk in males, while high scores predict contralateral injury in females.
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%.
MLB pitchers with lower preinjury performance (WAR <0.15) and reliever roles face significantly higher risk of failing to return to prior level after ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction.
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.
Bibliometric analysis shows surgical talus osteochondral lesion treatment evolves from traditional techniques toward biological augmentation and regenerative medicine.
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.
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Instability: A Comprehensive Review of Pathology and Operative Techniques.
ECU tendon pathology causes ulnar-sided wrist pain in athletes; nonanatomical extensor retinaculum reconstruction demonstrates successful outcomes for instability.
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.
Influence of Sex and Gender on Musculoskeletal Conditions and How They Are Reported.
Sex hormones differentially regulate musculoskeletal tissues affecting injury prevalence and outcomes; evidence on this topic remains understudied and inadequate.
Pediatric meniscus tears require careful imaging to identify growth plate injuries; peripheral tear repair is preferred over resection to prevent long-term sequelae.
International cooperation needed to improve national anterior cruciate ligament registries.
National ACL registries in multiple countries enable comparative outcome research; web-based systems are cost-effective and feasible to implement internationally.
Rehabilitation Principles to Consider for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair.
ACL repair rehabilitation protocols vary by technique; internal bracing permits faster progression than ACLR but return-to-sport caution minimizes retear risk.
Orthobiologics including HA, PRP, and MSCs show mixed results as isolated treatments or surgical adjuncts for shoulder pathology; potential exists with technique refinement.
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.
Epidemiology of Injuries in Ice Hockey.
Ice hockey injury incidence increases by competition level; mandatory facial protection and delayed body checking reduce concussion and facial injuries.
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