Agegnehu Berie Bayeh 19/12/2025

Where do breast cancer patients after curative-intent surgery stand in their Health-related Quality of Life (Hr-QoL) outcomes compared with health institution-based normal clients? A comparative cross-sectional study

BMC Womens Health. 2025 Dec 20. doi: 10.1186/s12905-025-04233-w. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Breast cancer reduces quality of life. Hr-QoL after all types of surgeries in general and after elective breast surgeries like mastectomy in particular is, however an under-researched area worl

A Agegnehu Berie Bayeh

Young-Keun Lee 19/12/2025

Staged treatment with bone cement insertion and autogenous iliac bone grafting for subacute/chronic phalangeal osteomyelitis in the hand

J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2025 Sep-Dec;33(3):10225536251408918. doi: 10.1177/10225536251408918. Epub 2025 Dec 19.ABSTRACTPurposeThis study investigates the efficacy of antibiotic-loaded bone cement followed by autogenous iliac bone grafting in managing subacute/chronic phalangeal osteomyelitis (OM)

Y Young-Keun Lee

Mehdi Rasouli 19/12/2025

Harnessing MSC Immunomodulation in Orthopedics: Clinical Insights for Comorbidities

Stem Cell Rev Rep. 2025 Dec 20. doi: 10.1007/s12015-025-11040-1. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) have gained significant attention in regenerative medicine for their potential in treating a variety of diseases even intractable ones, due to their ability to differentiat

M Mehdi Rasouli

Priska Schmid 19/12/2025

Osteophyte Growth Over 10 Years in the Fingers of High-Level Climbers and Contributing Factors

Eur J Sport Sci. 2026 Jan;26(1):e70108. doi: 10.1002/ejsc.70108.ABSTRACTAlthough osteophytes in climbers' fingers are known as part of a mechano-adaption, the progression of osteophytes and contributing factors during an advanced elite climber's career is still unknown. This study analyzes osteophyt

P Priska Schmid

Sead Abazi 19/12/2025

Postoperative assessment of mandibular angle reduction in facial feminization surgery

J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 2025 Dec 18:104419. doi: 10.1016/j.jcms.2025.11.022. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTFacial feminization surgery is a key component of gender-affirming care, with mandibular angle reduction playing an essential role in creating a more feminine facial contour. This study evalua

S Sead Abazi

Jieke Wang 19/12/2025

The Effect of Bradykinin B2 Receptor on Multiterritory Perforator Flap Survival in Rats: An Experimental Study

Ann Plast Surg. 2025 Dec 19. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000004598. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The bradykinin B2 receptor (B2R), a type of G protein-coupled receptor, exerts several beneficial biological effects on flaps. Accordingly, we investigated the role of the bradykinin B2R in the

J Jieke Wang

Xiangyun Zong 19/12/2025

Postoperative upper limb edema and dysfunction generated by axillary node excision with or without axillary vein tributary preservation in breast cancer patients (PLEDGE-Surgery): a randomized controlled study

Int J Surg. 2025 Dec 19. doi: 10.1097/JS9.0000000000004303. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The incidence of upper limb lymphedema and dysfunction caused by axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) in breast cancer patients is high, and there is a lack of effective prevention strategies.METHO

X Xiangyun Zong

Soo Min Cha 19/12/2025

Combined Outerbridge-Kashiwagi Procedure and Supercharged Anterior Interosseous Nerve Transfer for Elbow Arthritis With Ulnar Neuropathy: Refinements in Surgical Aspects of the Combined Approach

Ann Plast Surg. 2026 Jan 1;96(1):39-47. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000004567.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The Outerbridge-Kashiwagi (O-K) procedure has been widely used to treat elbow osteoarthritis by improving range of motion and alleviating mechanical impingement. Supercharged end-to-side (SETS) anterior int

S Soo Min Cha

Remy V Rabinovich 19/12/2025

Distal Interphalangeal Joint Fractures of the Hand

J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2026 Jan 1;34(1):e39-e51. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-25-00256. Epub 2025 Jul 25.ABSTRACTFingertip fractures are some of the most common traumas encountered by hand surgeons. The distal interphalangeal joint is frequently involved and encompasses a spectrum of injury that can require

R Remy V Rabinovich

Abdo Bachoura 19/12/2025

Expanding Indications for Temporary Dorsal Wrist Spanning Plate Fixation

J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2026 Jan 1;34(1):e29-e38. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-25-00577. Epub 2025 Sep 9.ABSTRACTDorsal wrist spanning plating has proven to be an effective, reliable, and versatile tool in the treatment of distal radius fractures and numerous other carpal conditions. Despite its shortcomings

A Abdo Bachoura

Oluwatoba J Akinleye 19/12/2025

Novel Technique for Small Bone Fixation Using Kirschner Wire Reduction and Cortical Screws

Cureus. 2025 Nov 17;17(11):e97052. doi: 10.7759/cureus.97052. eCollection 2025 Nov.ABSTRACTVascular injury is a common complication in the reduction of small bone fractures of the hand. Proper technique and management during fracture fixation can help mitigate this risk. We report a case that discus

O Oluwatoba J Akinleye

Jason Jogie 19/12/2025

Importance of Infection Control in Anesthesiology

Cureus. 2025 Nov 17;17(11):e97066. doi: 10.7759/cureus.97066. eCollection 2025 Nov.ABSTRACTInfection control plays a critical role in anesthesia. Anesthesia often involves close contact with patients and invasive procedures. Anesthesiologists care for patients before, during, and after surgery. This

J Jason Jogie

Rushabh Shah 19/12/2025

Single-stage delayed hybrid reconstruction after failed implant-based breast surgery using the pedicled thoracodorsal artery perforator flap: a report of three cases

Case Reports Plast Surg Hand Surg. 2025 Dec 16;13(1):2603728. doi: 10.1080/23320885.2025.2603728. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTThe thoracodorsal artery perforator (TDAP) flap is established in immediate and early breast reconstruction, but its role in single-stage, hybrid (flap-plus-implant) reconstruct

R Rushabh Shah

Zhiyun Yu 19/12/2025

Microfluidic lung cancer models: Bridging clinical treatment strategies and tumor microenvironment recapitulation

APL Bioeng. 2025 Dec 16;9(4):041505. doi: 10.1063/5.0282002. eCollection 2025 Dec.ABSTRACTLung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, with non-small cell lung cancer accounting for a majority of cases. Despite advances in targeted therapies and immunotherapy, challen

Z Zhiyun Yu

Anna Bartosiewicz 19/12/2025

Polish Adaptation of the Nurse Professional Competence Scale

Med Sci Monit. 2025 Dec 19;31:e951295. doi: 10.12659/MSM.951295.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND Professional competence is essential to high-quality nursing care. The aim of this study was to culturally and linguistically adapt the Nurse Professional Competence Short Form Scale (NPC-SF) to the Polish context and

A Anna Bartosiewicz

Carlos Pankratz 19/12/2025

Orthogeriatric co-management of fragility fractures: a retrospective cohort study on one-year mortality and functional outcomes across fracture types

BMC Geriatr. 2025 Dec 18. doi: 10.1186/s12877-025-06913-6. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Fragility fractures in older adults are associated with high morbidity and mortality, yet evidence beyond hip fractures remains limited. This study analysed one‑year mortality and functional outcomes

C Carlos Pankratz

Léna G Dietrich 19/12/2025

Arthroscopic Versus Open Surgery for Scaphoid Nonunion: A Retrospective Case-Control Study

Hand (N Y). 2025 Dec 18:15589447251387356. doi: 10.1177/15589447251387356. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Currently, there is no consensus on the optimal surgical technique for scaphoid nonunion (arthroscopic vs open surgery). Open bone grafting is likely to result in better carpal alignm

L Léna G Dietrich

Arihisa Shimura 18/12/2025

Improving the reliability of the thumb ossification composite index in patients with scoliosis using EOS imaging with acrylic plates

Spine Deform. 2025 Dec 18. doi: 10.1007/s43390-025-01254-1. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: This study aimed to evaluate the use of an acrylic plate to stabilize hand positioning during EOS imaging to improve the Thumb Ossification Composite Index (TOCI) assessment in pediatric patients with

A Arihisa Shimura

Yangjie Cai 18/12/2025

Pan-cancer analysis reveals TREM1+ PMN-MDSCs as critical regulators of immune suppression and tumor microenvironment remodeling

Commun Biol. 2025 Dec 18. doi: 10.1038/s42003-025-09342-8. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPolymorphonuclear myeloid-derived suppressor cells (PMN-MDSCs) are crucial mediators of tumor-induced immunosuppression, while their heterogeneity and spatial dynamics across malignancies remain poorly understoo

Y Yangjie Cai

Martin Weiss 18/12/2025

Hyperspectral imaging as an objective diagnostic tool for secondary lymphedema in breast cancer patients

Commun Med (Lond). 2025 Dec 18. doi: 10.1038/s43856-025-01301-y. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Secondary lymphedema is a common complication after breast cancer treatment. Traditional diagnostic techniques often lack objectivity, are prone to operator bias, and show limited reproducibili

M Martin Weiss

Joseph Dov Bruch 18/12/2025

Changes in hospital financial performance and quality of care after real estate investment trust acquisition: quasi-experimental difference-in-differences study

BMJ. 2025 Dec 18;391:e086226. doi: 10.1136/bmj-2025-086226.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To evaluate changes in hospital financial performance and patient quality of care after real estate is leased back to a real estate investment trust (REIT) acquired hospital.DESIGN: Quasi-experimental difference-in-differe

J Joseph Dov Bruch

Daniel Alejandro Vega Moreno 18/12/2025

Comprehensive guide to the diagnosis, management, and treatment of metastatic spinal cord compression syndrome

Surg Oncol. 2025 Dec 13;64:102341. doi: 10.1016/j.suronc.2025.102341. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSpinal metastases are the most common tumors found in the neuraxis. They correspond to 90 % of all tumors at this level. The thoracic region is the most frequently affected area, followed by the lumba

D Daniel Alejandro Vega Moreno

Rayyan Abid 18/12/2025

Anatomically Matched Three-Dimensional Printed Guides in Congenital Scoliosis Surgery: A Report of Two Cases

J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2025 Dec 16;9(12). doi: 10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-25-00228. eCollection 2025 Dec 1.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Past studies in Europe and Asia have demonstrated the efficacy of three-dimensional (3D) printing technology in patients with complex congenital scoliosis using mu

R Rayyan Abid

Zachary D Randall 18/12/2025

Direct Cost and Incidence of Surgically Treated Upper-Extremity Peripheral Nerve Injuries in the United States

J Hand Surg Am. 2025 Dec 18:S0363-5023(25)00606-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2025.10.020. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: There is a lack of comprehensive data concerning the prevalence of surgically treated peripheral nerve injuries (PNIs) and associated financial burden within the United States.

Z Zachary D Randall