J Hand Ther. 2026 Jun 19:S0894-1130(26)00058-X. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2026.05.013. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Stiffness of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint is a common complication following trauma or surgery. Recurrence remains a clinical challenge due to persistent tissue contr
Sci Adv. 2026 Jun 19;12(25):eady3144. doi: 10.1126/sciadv.ady3144. Epub 2026 Jun 19.ABSTRACTSophisticated hand movements are essential for daily activities, but central neurological impairments often compromise them. Since full recovery through conventional physiotherapy is rare, assistance is cruci
Trauma Case Rep. 2026 May 26;64:101398. doi: 10.1016/j.tcr.2026.101398. eCollection 2026 Aug.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Capitellar fractures of the humerus are extremely rare in children, representing only about 1% of pediatric elbow fractures, and neglected cases are even more exceptional. This report d
Cureus. 2026 May 18;18(5):e109119. doi: 10.7759/cureus.109119. eCollection 2026 May.ABSTRACTCompartment syndrome (CS) is a condition that requires immediate attention; if diagnosis is delayed and treatment is not provided promptly, it can lead to complications resulting in permanent functional disab
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2026 Jun 18;146(1):228. doi: 10.1007/s00402-026-06383-4.ABSTRACTBACKROUND: The glenoid concavity and the compression applied by the rotator cuff (RC) are essential for glenohumeral stability (GHS). This study aimed to determine how different simulated rotator cuff tears (RCT
Hand Surg Rehabil. 2026 Jun 18:102718. doi: 10.1016/j.hansur.2026.102718. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Carpometacarpal osteoarthritis of the thumb is classically considered a degenerative disease of middle-aged and elderly patients but may present before age 50. In this younger populati
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2026 Jun 3;119:65-72. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2026.05.071. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: The HAND-Q is a condition-specific, patient-reported outcome measure assessing health-related quality of life and satisfaction in individuals with hand conditions. Normat
Cell Transplant. 2026 Jan-Dec;35:9636897261455558. doi: 10.1177/09636897261455558. Epub 2026 Jun 18.ABSTRACTPeripheral nerve injury (PNI) often results in persistent functional deficits, and current treatments remain suboptimal. This study developed a tissue-engineered graft by integrating Cdc42-mod
Campbell Syst Rev. 2026 May 15;22(2):18911803261443227. doi: 10.1177/18911803261443227. eCollection 2026 Jun.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal and back health of school aged children is a global health problem, with evidence that the prevalence of these problems is increasing. Many modern school s
Nature. 2026 Jun 17. doi: 10.1038/s41586-026-10675-5. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTLarge language models (LLMs) show great potential for clinical decision-making, yet most applications remain narrow, task-specific chat tools rather than systems integrated into clinical workflows1,2. However, buildi
Braz Oral Res. 2026 Jun 12;40:e034. doi: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2026.vol40.034. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTThe goal of this study was to evaluate, in vivo, the synthesis of inflammatory and repair mediators in dental pulp after capping with a reparative bioactive material. Pulp capping was performed wit
J Thorac Dis. 2026 May 31;18(5):548. doi: 10.21037/jtd-2026-1-0127. Epub 2026 Apr 24.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Lung cancer is one of the malignant tumors with the highest incidence and mortality rates. Most patients are diagnosed at advanced stages, thus missing the golden period for diagnos
Front Cell Infect Microbiol. 2026 Jun 1;16:1805428. doi: 10.3389/fcimb.2026.1805428. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Purpureocillium lilacinum (P. lilacinum) is an emerging pathogenic fungus that can cause fungal keratitis and endophthalmitis, which pose a severe threat to patients' visual acui
Cureus. 2026 Jun 14;18(6):e110816. doi: 10.7759/cureus.110816. eCollection 2026 Jun.ABSTRACTPurpose The primary objective of this review was to report the results of trigger finger release (TFR) under real-time ultrasound (US) guidance in a real-world population, including patients with concomitant
JSES Rev Rep Tech. 2026 May 5;6(3):100768. doi: 10.1016/j.xrrt.2026.100768. eCollection 2026 Aug.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Nonunion of the humeral shaft presents a complex surgical challenge, with ongoing debate surrounding optimal fixation and grafting strategies. This study evaluates the clinical and ra
J Exp Orthop. 2026 Jun 15;13(2):e70803. doi: 10.1002/jeo2.70803. eCollection 2026 Apr.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: Autologous minced cartilage implantation (MCI) has been proposed as a promising single-step procedure for treatment of focal cartilage defects in the knee joint. However, clinical evidence regardin
Front Microbiol. 2026 Jun 1;17:1816537. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2026.1816537. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTAmerican foulbrood (AFB), caused by the spore-forming bacterium Paenibacillus larvae, is the most destructive bacterial brood disease of Apis mellifera. Control is challenging because endospores persist
Ann Ital Chir. 2026 Jun 10;97(6):1080-1087. doi: 10.62713/aic.4466.ABSTRACTAIM: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of injectable nicotinic acid as adjuvant therapy on microcirculatory perfusion and digit survival rate after digital replantation.METHODS: This single-center retrospective cohort s
JMIR Nurs. 2026 Jun 16;9:e76682. doi: 10.2196/76682.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Pressure injuries (PIs) are a common complication in people with reduced mobility or sensation and can be burdensome for individuals with PIs and their caregivers. Valuable insights and real-world challenges faced by individuals
Br J Nurs. 2026 Jun 18;35(12):S4-S8. doi: 10.12968/bjon.2025.0501. Epub 2026 Jun 16.ABSTRACTThis article examines issues in the management of hypertrophic scarring following plastic and reconstructive surgery for an iatrogenic extravasation injury to the hand, requiring a made-to-measure glove (pres
Nursing. 2026 Jul 1;56(7):48-55. doi: 10.1097/NSG.0000000000000416. Epub 2026 Jun 22.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: There is increasing awareness of the link between nursing staff satisfaction, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes. Therefore, it would benefit health care organizations to critically appr
Hand (N Y). 2026 Jun 16:15589447261455646. doi: 10.1177/15589447261455646. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Perilunate dislocations and fracture-dislocations are high-energy wrist injuries. Standard treatment involves urgent closed reduction followed by open reduction and fixation of both r
Unfallchirurgie (Heidelb). 2026 Jun 15. doi: 10.1007/s00113-026-01724-9. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTHand lacerations carry a significant risk of overlooked involvement of deep-lying functional structures. Flexor and extensor tendons, digital nerves and blood vessels run immediately subcutaneously
Sci Rep. 2026 Jun 16. doi: 10.1038/s41598-026-58333-0. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAvascular necrosis of the femoral head (ANFH) is a progressive orthopedic disorder characterized by a significant rate of impairment. With the proliferation of short-video platforms in health communication, apprehen
