This week in Orthopaedic Trauma

Jul 13–19, 2026 · 9 new studies, 10 reviews · Orthopaedic Trauma archive · All weeks

The new Orthopaedic Trauma 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. Integrity of pronator quadratus repair and grip strength after anterior plating of distal radial fractures.

    Journal of Hand Surgery (European) · Sep 2026 · PubMed

    Pronator quadratus repair integrity after anterior plating of distal radial fractures correlates with improved grip strength at 1 year but not with motion or disability scores.

  2. Predictors of Revision Surgery to Promote Bone Healing After Surgical Fixation of Pilon Fractures.

    Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons · Sep 01 2026 · PubMed

    Fracture-related infection is the strongest predictor of revision surgery for bone healing after pilon fracture fixation; medial column fixation reduces revision risk.

  3. A rotator cuff sparing deltopectoral approach to intramedullary nail of humeral fractures.

    JSES International · Jul 2026 · PubMed

    Rotator cuff-sparing deltopectoral approach for humeral intramedullary nailing achieves good functional outcomes with low iatrogenic shoulder pain and no revisions needed.

  4. Edema-Enhanced CT Derived from Quantitative Dual-Energy CT Reduces Experience-Related Variability in Sacral Fragility Fracture Diagnosis.

    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American) · Jul 09 2026 · PubMed

    Edema-enhanced CT derived from dual-energy CT improves diagnostic accuracy and reliability for sacral fragility fractures regardless of observer experience.

  5. Occult syndesmotic malreduction detected by postoperative CT despite acceptable radiographs: Association with 24-month functional outcomes.

    Foot and Ankle Surgery · Jul 03 2026 · PubMed

    Postoperative CT detected syndesmotic malreduction in 52% of ankles despite acceptable radiographs; malreduction severity correlated with inferior 24-month functional outcomes.

  6. The Humeral Bone Loss (HUMBL) Classification Identifies Patterns of Humeral Bone Loss Associated with Various Revision, Instability, and Humeral Loosening Rates in Primary and Revision Shoulder Arthroplasty.

    Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery · Jul 03 2026 · PubMed

    HUMBL classification identifies humeral bone loss patterns associated with significantly increased revision, instability, and loosening rates, with ectatic bone loss showing the highest complication risk.

  7. Conversion Total Hip Arthroplasty Following Prior Internal Fixation: A Comparison with Primary and Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty.

    Journal of Arthroplasty · Jul 02 2026 · PubMed

    Conversion THA following prior fracture fixation shows outcomes between primary and revision THA, with higher transfusion rates and longer operative times.

  8. Clinical outcomes of internal iliosciatic fixation using a conventional reconstruction plate via an anterior approach for acetabular fractures involving the posterior column.

    Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery · Jun 18 2026 · PubMed

    Intraoperatively contoured reconstruction plates via anterior approach yield excellent reduction and functional outcomes in acetabular posterior column fractures.

  9. A Contemporary Comparison of Modern Cementless to Cemented Femoral Stems for the Treatment of Femoral Neck Fractures.

    Journal of Arthroplasty · Jun 15 2026 · PubMed

    Cemented femoral fixation reduced periprosthetic fractures but increased minor bone-cement syndrome; both fixation methods showed comparable overall safety for femoral neck fractures.

Recent reviews

  1. Orthopaedic Trauma Management in the Jehovah's Witness Population.

    JAAOS Global Research & Reviews · Nov 01 2025 · PubMed

    Managing Jehovah's Witness trauma patients requires multidisciplinary approach and clarification of blood product beliefs; pharmacologic and procedural alternatives exist.

  2. Looking after patients with hip fracture in low- and middle-income countries.

    The Bone & Joint Journal · Dec 01 2024 · PubMed

    The HIPCARE trial will test multidisciplinary care pathways for hip fracture patients in low- and middle-income countries to improve outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.

  3. Management of Elbow Terrible Triad Injuries: A Comprehensive Review and Update.

    Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons · Oct 01 2024 · PubMed

    Terrible triad elbow injuries require systematic surgical repair of lateral ligaments, radial head, and coronoid with early mobilization to prevent stiffness.

  4. Update on Venous Thromboembolism in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery.

    Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons · Oct 01 2024 · PubMed

    Recent evidence shows aspirin noninferior to anticoagulants for VTE prevention in orthopaedic trauma; direct oral anticoagulants offer promising alternatives.

  5. Traumatic Hip Dislocation: Pediatric and Adult Evaluation and Management.

    Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons · Jul 15 2024 · PubMed

    Traumatic hip dislocation is orthopaedic emergency requiring urgent reduction; pediatric anatomy differs, necessitating different management strategies than adults.

  6. Eponyms for the Description and Classification of Calcaneus Fractures.

    Foot & Ankle International · Dec 2023 · PubMed

    Historical eponyms describing and classifying calcaneal fractures reflect contributions of orthopaedic surgeons whose names remain in modern clinical use and terminology.

  7. Management of open pelvic ring injuries.

    Injury · Apr 2023 · PubMed

    This review outlines multidisciplinary management of open pelvic ring injuries—emphasizing hemorrhage control, early debridement, and the debated role of fecal diversion—given their high mortality compared to closed injuries.

  8. Management of Lisfranc Injuries: A Critical Analysis Review.

    JBJS Reviews · Apr 01 2023 · PubMed

    Lisfranc injuries range from mild sprains to complex fracture-dislocations; weight-bearing radiographs aid diagnosis, and anatomic reduction with stable fixation is essential.

  9. Tension Band Wiring in Upper Extremity Surgery.

    Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons · Dec 15 2020 · PubMed

    Tension band wiring effectively converts tensile to compressive forces for upper extremity fractures and avulsions with advantages of technical simplicity and cost-effectiveness.

  10. Management Options and Outcomes for Patients with Femoral Fractures with Post-Polio Syndrome of the Lower Extremity: A Critical Analysis Review.

    JBJS Reviews · Jun 2020 · PubMed

    Post-polio syndrome patients with femoral fractures require fixation allowing early weight-bearing; intramedullary nailing is challenging due to small femoral canals.

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