This week in Sports Medicine

Jul 13–19, 2026 · 6 new studies, 6 reviews · Sports Medicine archive · All weeks

The new Sports Medicine 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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New research

  1. Nerve Growth Factor Gene Delivery via Nanosphere-Hydrogel Composites and Tendon-Bone Interface Healing in a Rat Rotator Cuff Tear Model.

    American Journal of Sports Medicine · Jul 2026 · PubMed

    Nerve growth factor gene delivery via nanosphere-hydrogel composites enhances tendon-bone interface healing biomechanically, histologically, and functionally in rotator cuff repair models.

  2. A Comparison of Match Loads and Time Course of Recovery in Youth Handball Players With Different Neuromuscular Performance.

    Sports Health · Jul 13 2026 · PubMed

    Higher neuromuscular performance in youth handball players enables superior match outputs but postmatch fatigue patterns differ, with unclear recovery advantages.

  3. Concomitant meniscal repair and resection are not associated with ACL reoperation, and successful meniscal repair preserves patient-reported outcomes: A 2-year retrospective cohort study.

    Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy · Jul 09 2026 · PubMed

    Concomitant meniscal repair with ACL reconstruction shows higher subsequent procedures but similar ACL reoperation rates; successful repairs achieve outcomes comparable to isolated ACLR.

  4. Yoda1 Promotes Tendon-to-Bone Healing by Regulating M1/M2 Macrophage Polarization in a Rat Model of Rotator Cuff Repair.

    American Journal of Sports Medicine · Jun 29 2026 · PubMed

    Yoda1 treatment promotes rotator cuff healing by increasing M2 macrophage infiltration and improving biomechanical properties at the tendon-bone interface.

  5. Sex Differences in Pacing Profile and Reliability in a 4-km Cycling Time Trial.

    Sports Health · Jun 24 2026 · PubMed

    Men and women exhibit similar pacing profiles and endurance reliability in cycling time trials, though women show slightly greater day-to-day pacing variability.

  6. Comparison of arthroscopic microfracture efficacy in osteochondral lesions of the talus with and without urate deposition.

    Foot and Ankle Surgery · Jun 18 2026 · PubMed

    Monosodium urate crystal deposition significantly impairs microfracture outcomes in osteochondral lesions; uric acid elevation is an independent adverse prognostic factor.

Recent reviews

  1. Advancement in Care Through Applied Translational and Clinical Research in Anterior Shoulder Instability: Military Contribution Over 25 Years: Kappa Delta Award.

    Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons · Dec 01 2025 · PubMed

    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.

  2. Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award: Understanding the Role of Fibroadipoprogenitor Cells in Rotator Cuff Disease.

    Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons · Dec 01 2025 · PubMed

    Fibroadipoprogenitor cells drive fatty infiltration in rotator cuff disease; understanding their role informs potential stem cell-based treatments to improve repair outcomes.

  3. Myths and Facts About Allograft Use in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Detailed Review of the Literature.

    JBJS Reviews · Apr 01 2025 · PubMed

    Allograft selection for ACL reconstruction depends on patient age and activity; low-dose irradiation preserves biomechanical properties better than high-dose.

  4. Posterior Shoulder Instability, Part II-Glenoid Bone Grafting, Glenoid Osteotomy, and Rehabilitation/Return to Play-An International Expert Delphi Consensus Statement.

    Arthroscopy · Feb 2025 · PubMed

    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.

  5. Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries in Overhead Athletes: Diagnosis, Management, and Clinical Outcomes.

    Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons · Jan 01 2025 · PubMed

    Nonsurgical management with rest and platelet-rich plasma aids healing in UCL injuries; UCL reconstruction remains benchmark for tears unsuitable for conservative treatment.

  6. A practical guide to the development and deployment of deep learning models for the orthopaedic surgeon: Part III, focus on registry creation, diagnosis, and data privacy.

    Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy · Mar 2024 · PubMed

    Deep learning applications in orthopaedics include registry construction, diagnostic AI, and data privacy; surgeons need practical understanding to evaluate and implement models.

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