Oct 19–25, 2026 · 3 randomized trials, 21 new studies, 10 reviews · Sports Medicine archive · All weeks
The new Sports Medicine research The Reduction sent the week of Oct 19–25, 2026, with the week’s most recent reviews, each with a one-line summary.
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In a randomized trial of 24 adolescent female sprinters, 8 weeks of integrative neuromuscular training improved balance, hop performance, strength, sprint and jump results, and limb symmetry versus standard sprint training.
In an 80-patient randomized trial, surgeon-performed shoulder field anesthesia was noninferior to interscalene block for 48-hour pain after arthroscopic shoulder surgery, with shorter stay and no block-related complications, though early pain relief was better with ISB.
In this randomized trial of 61 COVID-19 convalescents, 8 weeks of moderate-intensity cycling improved aerobic capacity and peak power, but adding hypoxia offered no clear benefit over normoxic training.
Technical note describing an inlay dynamic anterior shoulder stabilization using the long head biceps tendon and all-suture anchors, combined with Bankart repair, for anterior instability with less than 20% glenoid bone loss.
Technical note describing combined ACL and posterolateral corner reconstruction through one shared femoral tunnel, using rectus femoris and semitendinosus autografts to reconstruct the ACL, popliteus tendon, fibular collateral ligament, and popliteofibular ligament.
Rectus Femoris Autograft Harvesting: Tips and Tricks.
Technical note detailing a minimally invasive method for harvesting the rectus femoris tendon as an ACL graft, with emphasis on anatomy, dissection planes, pearls, and pitfalls.
This systematic review of 14 mostly high-bias observational studies found conflicting, insufficient evidence that statins, ARBs, or ACE inhibitors prevent arthrofibrosis after knee, hip, or shoulder surgery.
Surveys of elite contact-sport athletes and medical staff show widespread cannabinoid use (56% of athletes currently) alongside low knowledge, stigma, and poor communication, highlighting a need for education and updated league policies.
In a matched national database study, surgical stabilization for recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation carried far higher early re-dislocation and instability rates than for primary dislocation; elevated BMI and seizure disorders were also risk factors.
In a rabbit model, adding meniscal centralization to medial meniscus posterior root repair reduced cartilage damage and improved repair healing versus isolated repair, though both groups showed more chondral damage than controls.
In cadaveric knees, posterolateral corner deficiency markedly raised ACL forces with increasing varus (esp. 8\u00b0), while PLC reconstruction normalized them, supporting addressing the PLC in varus knees with ACL concerns.
A fully automated deep learning system planned medial opening-wedge HTO on long-leg radiographs with accuracy and reliability comparable to expert surgeons, cutting processing time from about 149 to 25 seconds.
Technical note describing arthroscopic saucerization and anatomic repair of a Wrisberg-variant discoid lateral meniscus using a physeal-sparing, knotless anchor technique to recreate the posterior root attachment while protecting the growth plate.
In 53 patients with irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tears, arthroscopic-assisted lower trapezius transfer improved function at 2 years regardless of preoperative external rotation lag sign, with most recovery within 3 months.
After primary ACL reconstruction, women had higher rates of reoperation for loss of motion (12.3% vs 5.9%), and in women, patellar tendon autograft plus lateral meniscus repair carried a 32% rate; no predictors emerged in men.
In 402 medial meniscus posterior horn repairs during revision ACL reconstruction, 17.5% needed secondary meniscectomy by 10 years; suture-hook repair looked better unadjusted but was not an independent predictor, supporting meniscal preservation.
Letter identifying statistical reporting and forest-plot errors in a meta-analysis of remnant-preserving ACL reconstruction, with a reconstructed analysis to allow accurate interpretation of stability outcomes.
In this meta-analysis, testosterone replacement was associated with nearly triple the odds of ACL tear within 2 years but no difference in 2-year revision rates after ACL reconstruction.
Among 232 primary ACL reconstructions in professional soccer players, graft failure was low at 5.6% after about 8 years, with no proven protective effect of lateral augmentation and a high contralateral injury rate.
At 5+ years after revision hip arthroscopy, PASS thresholds were set for mHHS (71.0), NAHS (72.5), VAS (4.9), and iHOT-12 (54.7), but PASS status agreed imperfectly with patient satisfaction.
Anchor-Free Capsular Augmentation Using the Reflected Head of the Rectus Femoris in Hip Arthroscopy.
Technical note describing an anchor-free hip arthroscopy method that uses the reflected head of the rectus femoris and a suture construct to close and reinforce the capsule without added implants.
Describes an all-arthroscopic rotator cuff muscle advancement for massive posterosuperior tears, adding scapular triangular view and complete Hakusen-triangular area release to improve cuff excursion and enable low-tension repair; supported by cadaveric comparison.
Double-Bundle Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Using Free Rectus Femoris Autograft.
Technical note describing double-bundle MPFL reconstruction with a free rectus femoris autograft, offering strong graft properties and anatomic patellar fixation compared with the quadriceps tendon technique.
In a matched cohort of 40 shoulders, early ultrasound measures of subscapularis sliding and external rotation predicted stiffness one year after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, with reliable measurements.
Review proposing a combined orthopaedic and general surgery approach to core muscle injury in athletes, stressing structured diagnosis, MRI, and early cross-specialty referral to address all contributing pathology and speed return to sport.
This current concepts review covers MCL complex anatomy, biomechanics, and examination, recommending structure-by-structure bilateral clinical testing, including for anteromedial rotatory instability, over reliance on MRI alone when evaluating isolated and combined ACL-MCL injuries.
Meniscal Transplantation-Update on Indications, Techniques, and Outcomes.
Update on meniscal allograft transplantation for young, active patients with symptomatic meniscal-deficient knees, covering indications, techniques, complications, rehabilitation, and outcomes; long-term chondroprotection remains unproven.
Narrative review of medial meniscus extrusion and posterior root tears: extrusion predicts worse outcomes and arthroplasty conversion, may precede tears, and has prompted centralization procedures; further research is needed.
Beyond the Jump: A Scoping Review of External Training Load Metrics in Volleyball.
Scoping review of 18 studies finds volleyball external training load research relies on sagittal-plane measures, largely ignores multiplanar movement and positions like liberos, calling for broader metrics to guide training and injury prevention.
Sport-specific differences in ACL injury, treatment and return to sports: Football.
Narrative review concludes surgical ACL reconstruction in football players yields high return-to-sport rates, but sustainable prevention and rehabilitation programs are known yet poorly implemented and need improvement.
EU-US formal consensus (Part II) gives low-to-moderate-evidence recommendations on meniscus injury prevention, non-operative treatment as first line for degenerative tears, and criterion- plus time-based return to sport.
A 52-participant Delphi consensus defined essential diagnostic domains, 15 differential diagnoses, and six red-flag conditions to consider when assessing Achilles tendinopathy, aiming to standardize diagnosis in practice and research.
Review of surgical options for active patients with early hip osteoarthritis, from injections and arthroscopic or open preservation to resurfacing and total hip arthroplasty, stressing individualized decision making.
This scoping review found only younger age and higher preinjury activity level reliably predict need for ACL reconstruction after initial rehabilitation; other possible predictors rest on single studies.
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