J Hand Ther. 2026 Sep 21:S0894-1130(26)00081-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2026.06.025. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Earthquake-related crush injuries may cause acute compartment syndrome leading to severe muscle and nerve damage, and comprehensive rehabilitation following surgery plays a criti
Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir. 2026 Sep 21. doi: 10.1055/a-2938-7233. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTABSTRACT: Carpometacarpal fracture dislocations of the ulnar rays are rare but complex injuries of the hand and frequently pose a significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenge.ABSTRACT: Epidemiolog
Cureus. 2026 Aug 19;18(8):e114777. doi: 10.7759/cureus.114777. eCollection 2026 Aug.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: This study aimed to analyze the epidemiological profile and inflation-adjusted hospital expenditure associated with microsurgical peripheral nerve repairs performed in the Brazilian Unified Health
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2026 Sep 18;146(1):341. doi: 10.1007/s00402-026-06508-9.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: In recent years, evidence-based progressive rehabilitation protocols following the surgical treatment of Achilles tendon rupture have been shown to be safe and appear superior to more restrictive t
J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2026 Sep 18:S1058-2746(26)00567-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2026.09.003. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: High-velocity, traumatic fracture of the clavicle is one of the most common injuries suffered by professional horse jockeys. Operative fixation represents the mainstay
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2026 Sep 18;146(1):340. doi: 10.1007/s00402-026-06511-0.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: The optimal surgical management of geriatric acetabular fractures remains controversial. This study compared short-term outcomes following open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) or acute total hip
J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2026 Sep 17;10(9):e26.00117. doi: 10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-26-00117. eCollection 2026 Sep 1.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: To compare clinical outcomes between ultrasonography-guided percutaneous and open transverse carpal ligament (TCL) release for carpal tunnel syndrome at short
Cureus. 2026 Aug 18;18(8):e114724. doi: 10.7759/cureus.114724. eCollection 2026 Aug.ABSTRACTArteriovenous malformations (AVMs) of the hand are challenging high-flow vascular anomalies. While often stable for years, they can progress into higher Schobinger stages, where ulceration, hemorrhage, distal
Front Neurol. 2026 Sep 3;17:1880509. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2026.1880509. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Traumatic brachial plexus injury (BPI) is associated with upper limb dysfunction, neuropathic pain (NP), and depressive symptoms, but factors linked to these outcomes remain insufficiently defi
Ann Ital Chir. 2026 Sep 15;97(9):1708-1717. doi: 10.62713/aic.4484.ABSTRACTAIM: Midshaft clavicle fractures are a common form of upper extremity injury, with various treatment modalities available to stabilize displaced midshaft clavicular fractures. However, the optimal surgical method remains a ma
Med Sci Monit. 2026 Sep 17;32:e953401. doi: 10.12659/MSM.953401.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND Hauck type II ulnar styloid fractures (USFs) occur at the base of the ulnar styloid process, where the triangular fibrocartilage complex attaches. Nonunion or disruption at this level may compromise distal radioulnar
Clin Rehabil. 2026 Sep 17:2692155261487461. doi: 10.1177/02692155261487461. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPurposeTo evaluate the effectiveness of therapy-led conservative management of acute hand injury in adults when compared to medical-led, care as usual.DesignCluster non-randomised trial.SettingF
Cureus. 2026 Aug 17;18(8):e114658. doi: 10.7759/cureus.114658. eCollection 2026 Aug.ABSTRACTHand injuries involving meat grinders are uncommon and frequently result in severe crush injury requiring amputation or complex reconstruction. This report describes a unique case of intraoperative mechanical
J Hand Microsurg. 2026 Sep 7;18(6):100510. doi: 10.1016/j.jham.2026.100510. eCollection 2026 Nov.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Cat bites to the hand are associated with a high risk of infection due to deep bacterial inoculation into closed anatomical spaces, frequently leading to severe complications such as
Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2026 Sep 15;40(9):1359-1363. doi: 10.7507/1002-1892.202604027.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of using a modified latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap for the treatment of upper limb injuries with complex tissue defects
Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2026 Sep 15;40(9):1351-1358. doi: 10.7507/1002-1892.202604043.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical characteristics of deep branch of the ulnar nerve injuries at the wrist and hand and to summarize the classification criteria.METHODS: A retrospectiv
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2026 Sep 16. doi: 10.1002/ksa.70588. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTInjuries involving the medial collateral ligament (MCL), or combined injuries to both the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and MCL, are common and present considerable diagnostic and therapeutic c
J Bone Jt Infect. 2026 Sep 14;11(5):569-577. doi: 10.5194/jbji-11-569-2026. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBackground: Fracture-related infection (FRI) is associated with prolonged treatment courses and functional impairment. However, the long-term effects of FRI on quality of life (QoL) and psychological
Sci Rep. 2026 Sep 15;16(1):28767. doi: 10.1038/s41598-026-70936-1.ABSTRACTThis exploratory study investigated digital vasomotion during and after a standardized cold stress test in healthy subjects and patients previously treated for median or ulnar nerve injury. Twenty-five healthy individuals and
Semin Musculoskelet Radiol. 2026 Sep 15. doi: 10.1055/a-2924-0715. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOveruse injuries of the hand and wrist result from repetitive use or recurrent direct trauma, most often related to work or sports involving repetitive movements and weight-bearing. These stress-induced
PLoS One. 2026 Sep 15;21(9):e0357765. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0357765. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTThis cross-sectional study investigates the relationship between scapular muscle endurance and shoulder function in patients who had undergone arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (RCR) 6-18 months before s
Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2026 Sep 15;52(1):290. doi: 10.1007/s00068-026-03331-0.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: Early surgery is recommended for hip fractures, and in Germany, operative treatment within 24 h has been mandatory since 2021. While delays beyond 24-48 h are associated with worse outcomes, it remains u
Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets. 2026;26:e18715303452467. doi: 10.2174/0118715303452467260416073725.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common peripheral neuropathy, and immune dysregulation and microbial dysbiosis are believed to play a role in its development. However,
J Hand Surg Glob Online. 2026 Sep 5;9(1):101112. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsg.2026.101112. eCollection 2027 Jan.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: Accurate classification of brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI) is critical for predicting outcomes and guiding early intervention. In 1987, Narakas introduced the first widely adop
