Turk Psikiyatri Derg. 2026;37:67-76. doi: 10.5080/u27834.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: This study investigates the association between tic disorders in children and adolescents and the 2D:4D digit ratio (the ratio of index to ring finger lengths), a widely recognized indirect marker of prenatal hormonal exposu
Neural Plast. 2026;2026(1):e3255120. doi: 10.1155/np/3255120.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Hand dexterity is critical for everyday function and involves the coordinated integration of multiple brain networks. However, we know very little about how changes in connectivity across networks facilitate recovery
J Hand Ther. 2026 Sep 21:S0894-1130(26)00082-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2026.06.024. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Breast cancer-related lymphedema may negatively affect upper extremity function; however, objective evidence regarding task-oriented upper extremity performance and hand reaction
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
J Hand Ther. 2026 Sep 21:S0894-1130(26)00084-0. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2026.06.026. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Nerve injuries of the hand and distal forearm are common and frequently lead to significant functional impairments for affected patients.PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to
J Hand Ther. 2026 Sep 21:S0894-1130(26)00064-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2026.06.006. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: No validated Serbian-language patient-reported outcome measure exists for wrist and hand conditions. The Patient-Rated Wrist/Hand Evaluation (PRWHE) demonstrates superior respons
J Hand Ther. 2026 Sep 21:S0894-1130(26)00063-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2026.06.005. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Infants with brachial plexus birth injury are at risk for posterior glenohumeral joint subluxation due to a complex interaction of impaired longitudinal muscle growth, contractur
J Visc Surg. 2026 Sep 21:S1878-7886(26)00137-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2026.07.007. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Simulation-based surgical training provides a safe environment for developing technical skills before operating on patients. In low-resource settings, however, access to hi
No abstractJAMA Intern Med. 2026 Sep 21. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2026.4392. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:42766295 | DOI:10.1001/jamainternmed.2026.4392
J Pediatr Orthop. 2026 Sep 21. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000003490. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Distal tendon graft fixation during 2-stage flexor tendon reconstruction in children remains challenging due to open physes, small phalangeal dimensions, and relatively soft bone. Although sev
Hand (N Y). 2026 Sep 21:15589447261485598. doi: 10.1177/15589447261485598. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: To inform value-driven efforts to improve adoption of procedure room (PR) hand surgery, we conducted a population-level comparative cost analysis of hand procedures performed in the P
Hand (N Y). 2026 Sep 21:15589447261479356. doi: 10.1177/15589447261479356. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: This study evaluates longitudinal changes in key radiographic parameters and examines their correlation with clinical outcomes following surgical treatment of distal radius fractures
Hand (N Y). 2026 Sep 21:15589447261485508. doi: 10.1177/15589447261485508. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Ganglion cysts are the most common soft-tissue tumors of the hand and wrist, frequently recurring after surgical excision (6%-41%). Open resection is the treatment of choice, yet sign
World J Surg. 2026 Sep 20. doi: 10.1002/wjs.70565. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) comprises a heterogeneous group of neurovascular compression disorders with variable clinical presentation and complex diagnostic pathways. Despite widespread use of surgical d
Mediastinum. 2026 Sep 8;10:39. doi: 10.21037/med-2026-0022. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Mediastinal tracheostomy (MT) is a rare, technically demanding salvage procedure in which the distal trachea is redirected into the upper mediastinum. It is indicated when extensive resection of the prox
Hand Surg Rehabil. 2026 Sep 19:102805. doi: 10.1016/j.hansur.2026.102805. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTHerpes zoster involving transferred free-flap skin is rare, particularly during the immediate postoperative period. A 49-year-old man underwent release of severe post-burn contracture of the left
J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2026 Sep 18:1-10. doi: 10.2460/javma.26.06.0491. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Surgical site infections (SSIs) following canine tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) represent a significant clinical concern. A universal estimate of SSI incidence and identification
Clin Breast Cancer. 2026 Aug 30;26(10):134-146. doi: 10.1016/j.clbc.2026.08.025. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Immediate implant-based breast reconstruction has evolved toward an onco-aesthetic strategy integrating oncologic safety, aesthetic optimization, bilateral balance, and patient-
Cancer Treat Res Commun. 2026 Sep 19;49:101376. doi: 10.1016/j.ctarc.2026.101376. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAs key immune cells in the tumor microenvironment (TME), macrophages polarize into pro-inflammatory M1 or anti-inflammatory M2 phenotypes, with their functional states tightly linked to me
Clin Exp Dent Res. 2026 Oct;12(5):e70460. doi: 10.1002/cre2.70460.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Robotic computer-assisted implant surgery (r-CAIS) aims to improve implant placement trueness, but existing reviews include heterogeneous designs, and no review has exclusively synthesized RCTs to date. This review
J Robot Surg. 2026 Sep 19;20(1):1005. doi: 10.1007/s11701-026-03967-5.ABSTRACTMinimally invasive surgery (MIS) has transformed surgical practice, with laparoscopic and robotic-assisted approaches offering distinct advantages. However, comparative data on their early learning curves are limited. This
J Neurooncol. 2026 Sep 19;179(3):91. doi: 10.1007/s11060-026-05811-0.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Spheno-orbital meningiomas (SOMs) are surgically challenging lesions characterized by tumor infiltration and hyperostosis of the sphenoid wing and orbit. Surgical treatment requires tumor resection, drilling of
J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2026 Jul;19(7):10-15.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To evaluate clinical applications, efficacy profiles, and delivery strategies of vitamin C and its derivatives in dermatology.METHODS: A systematic review of PubMed and Scopus identified studies published from 2020 onward, evaluating t
Case Reports Plast Surg Hand Surg. 2026 Sep 16;13(1):2725408. doi: 10.1080/23320885.2026.2725408. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTCollision tumours are uncommon lesions in which two histologically distinct neoplasms coexist at one anatomical site, creating diagnostic difficulty when one component predomina
