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The strongest recent Orthopedics papers on PubMed, ranked by study design, topic and journal, with the same summaries subscribers get.
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prospective cohort
Quantitative UTE MRI Differences in the Meniscus Following ACL Reconstruction: A Prospective Cohort Study Using 3D Ultrashort Echo Time Adiabatic T1rho and Magnetization Transfer Imaging
Wu J, Moazamian D, Kim D, et al. J Magn Reson Imaging. Oct 2026.
- Findings
- UTE-Adiab-T1rho was higher in the lateral anterior meniscus at 12+ months (+7.09 ms; q = 0.028) compared with controls. Lateral posterior meniscus UTE-MMF was lower than controls at 12+ months (-3.10 percentage points; q = 0.049).
- Bottom line
- Quantitative UTE MRI reveals subclinical regional meniscal alterations after ACL reconstruction.
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randomized trial, 56 patients
The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Kinesiophobia in Older Adults with Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Kheirkhah Z, Fallahi F, Sharifi K, et al. Clin Interv Aging. Jan 2026.
- Findings
- In a randomized controlled trial of 56 older adults with knee osteoarthritis conducted in 2024, the adjusted difference in change from baseline to week 8 was -1.60 points (95% CI -3.25 to 0.05; p = 0.05).
- Bottom line
- The intervention produced a -1.60 point improvement, with the confidence interval ranging from -3.25 to 0.05 and a p‑value of 0.05.
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randomized trial, 40 patients
Clavipectoral fascia block associated with intermediate cervical plexus block versus intermediate cervical plexus block alone in clavicle surgeries: a randomized clinical trial
da Conceicao D, Helayel P, Garcia J, et al. BMC Anesthesiol. Jul 2026.
- Findings
- Morphine consumption in the PACU was 0 (0-0) mg in the intervention group and 0 (0-3) mg in the control group (p = 0.149).
- Bottom line
- The addition of a clavipectoral fascia block did not significantly change morphine use compared with cervical plexus block alone.
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systematic review, 11 studies
The efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation as an adjunctive therapy for perioperative pain management after total knee arthroplasty: an umbrella review
Huang M, Tang P, Wen T, et al. J Orthop Traumatol. Jul 2026.
- Findings
- This systematic review incorporated 11 meta-analyses to assess transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation as an adjunct for peri‑operative pain after total knee arthroplasty.
- Bottom line
- The evidence base comprises 11 pooled analyses, indicating the current scope of research on TENS in this setting.
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retrospective cohort, 327 patients
ACL Reconstruction with Peroneus Longus Tendon Autograft Does Not Compromise Ankle Function: A Retrospective Study of 327 Patients With ≥ 2-Year Follow-Up
Patel K, Mehta N, Taraviya A, et al. Indian J Orthop. Nov 2026.
- Findings
- In 327 patients followed for an average of 42.17 months, ACL reconstruction using a peroneus longus tendon autograft caused no significant changes in donor-site ankle pain or function.
- Bottom line
- Peroneus longus tendon autograft for ACL reconstruction is a safe option with minimal donor-site ankle morbidity over an average of 42.17 months.
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randomized trial, 79 patients
App-based or Live Patient Education before Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial
DE Smet A, Duhamel D, VAN Schaik D, et al. Acta Orthop Belg. Oct 2026.
- Findings
- Evaluating 79 patients across three preoperative education modalities for THA demonstrated a mean length of stay of 4.25 ± 3 days with no significant difference between groups (p = 0.525).
- Bottom line
- App-based or live patient education before primary THA does not significantly influence length of stay or patient satisfaction compared to standard booklets.
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prospective cohort, 6 patients
Feasibility and Safety of Intraoperative Abdominal Warming During Spinal Surgery in the Prone Position: A Pilot Study
Ishii M, Itokawa B. Cureus. Sep 2026.
- Findings
- In six prone-position spine surgery patients (mean age 66.8 years, mean surgical duration 230.2 minutes), median core temperature was 36.5 °C at induction and 37.0 °C at surgery end. Transient mild hypothermia occurred in two patients without skin complications.
- Bottom line
- Apply underbody forced-air warming in the suspended thoracoabdominal space to safely maintain core temperature during prone spine surgery.
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registry cohort, 10836
Return to Competition and Career Sustainability After Primary ACL Reconstruction in Football: A Nationwide Cohort Study of Long-Term Participation
Sandon A, von Essen C, Farooq A, et al. Sports Med. Oct 2026.
- Findings
- Of 10,836 players, 58.5% achieved return to competition. Among players with sufficient follow-up (n = 4749), median post-return participation was 31 matches across 3 seasons.
- Bottom line
- Return to competition is common, but long-term career sustainability is often limited, particularly at lower pre-injury levels.
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