Aug 3–9, 2026 · 10 new studies, 5 reviews · Sports Medicine archive · All weeks
The new Sports Medicine research The Reduction sent the week of Aug 3–9, 2026, with the week’s most recent reviews, each with a one-line summary.
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A cost-utility analysis found that adding subacromial decompression to rotator cuff repair is cost-effective and cost-saving at mid-term follow-up by lowering revision rates and improving QALYs versus repair alone.
Adductor Injuries in Athletes: Evidence-Based Treatment.
This review outlines evidence-based diagnosis and management of athletic adductor injuries, favoring nonsurgical care for most cases and reserving surgery for large avulsions or refractory chronic injuries.
In this RCT, lesser tuberosity osteotomy repair after reverse shoulder arthroplasty significantly improved ASES scores and internal rotation compared to no repair, supporting routine subscapularis reattachment.
In 5653 primary ACL reconstructions, quadriceps tendon autografts had nearly triple the reoperation rate for extension deficit/pain and worse patient-reported outcomes than hamstring autografts at 2 years.
In this RCT of 100 ACLR patients, adding an adductor canal block to local infiltration analgesia provided no benefit over local infiltration alone for opioid use, pain, or recovery, suggesting ACB can be omitted.
In a survey of TKA patients, 75-76% resumed hunting or fishing within about 6 months postoperatively, and 93% would recommend TKA to others wanting to return to these activities, useful for preoperative counseling.
Arthroscopic lower trapezius tendon transfer improved pain, function, and ROM in irreparable posterosuperior cuff tears regardless of preoperative teres minor trophicity, with no significant differences in outcomes among groups.
At 5-7 years, ultrasound-guided needling and high-energy shockwave therapy for rotator cuff calcific tendinitis produced equally excellent clinical and radiographic outcomes, supporting either as effective options.
Combining tendon remnant preservation with small-diameter bone marrow stimulation during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair significantly improved tendon healing rates (80.8% vs 53.8%) versus standard repair, though clinical outcome scores were similar.
Combining anterior talar translation and joint position sense testing accurately predicts arthroscopically-confirmed lateral ankle microinstability, and arthroscopic ATFL superior fascicle repair improved stability, proprioception, and function at 2 years.
Review with case examples on choosing osteochondral autograft versus allograft for treating large, unstable capitellar OCD lesions in overhead athletes.
Acute Fractures of the Glenoid.
This review discusses diagnosis, classification, and management of glenoid fractures, distinguishing high-energy fractures with scapular extension from lower-energy rim fractures linked to instability.
This expert consensus statement outlines a three-stage, evidence-based rehabilitation protocol for anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty and hemiarthroplasty to guide postoperative care alongside surgeon and patient factors.
The Anterolateral Ligament of the Knee.
This review of the knee's anterolateral ligament notes its consistent tibial but debated femoral attachment, role in rotational stability, and promising—though still limited—evidence for combined ACL/ALL reconstruction reducing reinjury.
Stemless Humeral Implants in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.
This review discusses stemless humeral implants in total shoulder arthroplasty, weighing bone-preservation and surgical benefits against fixation and cost concerns based on current evidence.
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