Jul 6–12, 2026 · 13 new studies, 10 reviews · Sports Medicine archive · All weeks
The new Sports Medicine research The Reduction sent the week of Jul 6–12, 2026, with the week’s most recent reviews, each with a one-line summary.
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Osteochondral autograft transfer offers durable joint-preserving outcomes for focal articular cartilage defects in young patients with high return-to-sport rates exceeding 85%.
Conjoint tendon augmentation demonstrated clinical noninferiority to Latarjet procedure for recurrent shoulder dislocation while avoiding bone-block complications.
Concomitant MCL injury did not increase ACL revision risk but reduced sport/recreation outcomes; bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft showed lower revision risk than hamstring graft in this population.
Proximal neuropathy occurs in 40% of massive rotator cuff tears and strongly correlates with pseudoparalysis; EMG should guide selective preoperative evaluation of large tears.
Arthroscopic partial repair for large-to-massive rotator cuff tears achieved significant pain and functional improvement despite 30% structural retear rate at 2-year follow-up, with worse outcomes in patients with recurrent tears.
Sports Medicine Patients Accurately Predict Their Pain Tolerance.
Sports medicine patients accurately predict their pain tolerance, providing a valuable tool for optimizing clinical decision-making regarding procedural interventions.
Kyphotic scapular posture increases posterior deltoid demand and acromial spine strain by 150%, reducing anterior deltoid mechanical advantage during shoulder motion.
Adding lateral extra-articular tenodesis to quadriceps autograft ACL reconstruction reduced graft failure from 29.6% to 14.8% and residual pivot shift rates.
Full-duty return to work exceeded 90% after meniscectomy, meniscal repair, and ACL reconstruction but ranged 74-77% after rotator cuff repair, hip arthroscopy, and biceps tenodesis, with workers' compensation associated with prolonged timelines.
Hip combined rotational morphology has minimal short-term impact on hip arthroscopy outcomes for femoroacetabular impingement, though decreased version slightly reduces minimal clinically important difference achievement.
Scapular rotation significantly influences effective glenoid component inclination in reverse shoulder arthroplasty despite targeting neutral positioning, suggesting preoperative assessment should guide component placement to optimize outcomes.
Suprascapular nerve decompression significantly improves pain and strength outcomes in young active military patients presenting with compression at the suprascapular notch.
Suprainguinal lateral femoral cutaneous neurectomy treats recurrent meralgia paresthetica when infrainguinal decompression fails; neurectomy is first-line surgical management.
Multiligament knee injuries require thorough evaluation, early single-stage surgery when feasible, and detection of posterolateral corner and meniscal injuries to optimize outcomes.
Long Head of the Biceps Tendon Pathology: From Etiology to Management.
Long head biceps pathology involves complex interplay with superior labrum and rotator cuff; comprehensive evaluation and individualized treatment approaches improve outcomes.
Posterior Shoulder Instability in Athletes.
Posterior shoulder instability in athletes presents with pain and instability, diagnosed clinically with imaging, managed nonoperatively initially, with shoulder arthroscopy and posterior labral repair for surgical candidates.
Hip Abductor Tendon Injuries: Diagnosis and Management Strategies.
Hip abductor tendon tears are common degenerative injuries in older women and may occur iatrogenically during arthroplasty; management ranges from nonoperative modalities to surgical repair or salvage procedures.
FECTS scale and RCR-IGA scale reliably assess repaired rotator cuff ultrasound appearance, with FECTS better for inexperienced raters and RCR-IGA more time-efficient.
Posterior Humeral Avulsion of the Glenohumeral Ligament: A Critical Analysis Review.
Posterior humeral avulsion of the glenohumeral ligament causes posterior instability predominantly in athletes with flexion-adduction-internal rotation injury; diagnosis often requires arthroscopy with arthroscopic fixation as primary treatment.
A Review of the Lateral Patellofemoral Joint: Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Surgical Procedures.
Lateral patellofemoral anatomy and biomechanics influence joint stability and tracking; lateral release and retinacular procedures address instability and anterior knee pain.
Overuse Elbow Injuries in Youth Gymnasts.
Youth gymnasts develop unique lateral elbow overuse injuries including osteochondritis dissecans, radiocapitellar plica, and radial head stress fractures; sport-specific rehabilitation is essential.
Next-generation marrow stimulation scaffolds including hyaluronic acid and biosynthetic hydrogels show promise to overcome limitations of traditional microfracture and improve cartilage regeneration.
Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries: Indications, Management, and Outcomes.
UCL injuries in baseball players range from partial tears amenable to rest and throwing programs to complete tears requiring reconstruction with 80-90% return-to-play rates.
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