Eur J Pain. 2026 Feb;30(2):e70205. doi: 10.1002/ejp.70205.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Shoulder-hand syndrome (SHS) is a neurological disorder characterised by pain, loss of function, and trophic changes in the shoulder and hand of the affected limb. SHS shares a number of features with Complex Regional Pain
Bull Hosp Jt Dis (2013). 2025 Dec 1;83(1):29-34. doi: 10.1097/bh9.0000000000000005. Epub 2025 Nov 26.ABSTRACTSince the beginning of documented medical history, amputation procedures, limb loss, and the myriad creative solutions attempted to care for these individuals have been reported. With the coa
J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2026 Feb;51(2):127-138. doi: 10.1177/17531934251404821. Epub 2026 Feb 4.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: This article aims to summarize the current recommended methods, guidelines and consensus among a panel of international experts meeting at the 16th Congress of the International Federatio
J Hand Surg Am. 2026 Feb 3:S0363-5023(25)00665-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2025.11.019. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: A robust suture technique is essential to permit early mobilization after flexor tendon repair. It requires sufficient contact between two lacerated tendon ends. However, the cor
Orthopedics. 2026 Jan-Feb;49(1):e83-e87. doi: 10.3928/01477447-20260113-01. Epub 2026 Feb 4.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Traditional guidance after posterior-approach total hip arthroplasty (THA) recommends return to driving at 6-8 weeks. Muscle-sparing direct anterior THA (A-THA) may enable earlier recovery
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2026 Feb 2;14(2):e7438. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000007438. eCollection 2026 Feb.ABSTRACTFunctional deficits in severe carpal tunnel syndrome arise from a combination of persistent diminished sensation and thenar muscle paralysis, leading to the disruption of thumb kine
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2026 Feb 2;14(2):e7457. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000007457. eCollection 2026 Feb.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Hand flexor tendon injuries can be treated with primary repair by direct tenorrhaphy or, when this option is not feasible, with secondary repair by reconstruction with t
Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2026 Feb 2;21(2):210-222. doi: 10.26603/001c.155471. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Hip and trunk ("core") muscle dysfunction has emerged as a modifiable contributor to lower-limb biomechanics linked with non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Clinicians
Sci Rep. 2026 Feb 3. doi: 10.1038/s41598-026-36187-w. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSpinal cord injury (SCI) disrupts the communication between the brain and the rest of the body, triggering widespread spinal and supraspinal changes resulting in a cascade of functional impairments. MRI has proved us
J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2026 Jan 26;87:103110. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2026.103110. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTNeck and shoulder musculoskeletal symptoms related to smartphone use are becoming increasingly prevalent, yet the underlying mechanisms including smartphone usage duration, muscle activi
Niger J Clin Pract. 2026 Jan 1;29(1):43-49. doi: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_275_25. Epub 2026 Feb 3.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: With the rapid spread of technology, excessive and uncontrolled digital device use has become a growing concern, especially among university students. This behavioral pattern, referred to a
PeerJ. 2026 Jan 29;14:e20670. doi: 10.7717/peerj.20670. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a paediatric condition generally characterized by persistent motor disabilities in hand function. This review examined the impact of exercise with and without brain stimulation on hand
Osteoarthr Cartil Open. 2026 Jan 17;8(1):100747. doi: 10.1016/j.ocarto.2026.100747. eCollection 2026 Mar.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Fatigue represents a concurrent yet uncommonly addressed symptom among people with hand osteoarthritis (OA). We aimed to explore fatigue severity and its interplay with other
Osteoarthr Cartil Open. 2026 Jan 14;8(1):100745. doi: 10.1016/j.ocarto.2026.100745. eCollection 2026 Mar.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: In a hand osteoarthritis (OA) cohort, we aimed to explore pain phenotypes and characterize their stabilities using the multidimensional framework developed by The Initiative on
Disaster Med Public Health Prep. 2026 Feb 3;20:e26. doi: 10.1017/dmp.2025.10271.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: On September 17, 2024, a coordinated detonation of approximately 5,000 pager devices in Lebanon produced a large mass-casualty incident. Devices contained pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN). We repor
Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 Jan 30;105(5):e47390. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000047390.ABSTRACTRATIONALE: Lateral epicondylitis (LE) is an overuse syndrome of the extensor carpi radialis brevis tendons of the forearm, leading to pain around the lateral epicondyle of the humerus exacerbated by several act
BMC Neurol. 2026 Feb 2. doi: 10.1186/s12883-026-04672-4. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Guillian barre syndrome is an autoimmune disease that affects the peripheral nervous system. It is acute disorder, characterized by rapidly progressing muscle weakness and ascending paralysis, and prec
Hand Surg Rehabil. 2026 Jan 31:102587. doi: 10.1016/j.hansur.2026.102587. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOsteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability, with diagnosis and management limited by inter-observer variability and the absence of individualized therapeutic strategies. This review crit
JAMA Neurol. 2026 Feb 2:e255496. doi: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2025.5496. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIMPORTANCE: Ipsilesional upper-limb motor deficits after stroke are functionally important yet largely neglected in rehabilitation. Remediation may improve motor outcomes in individuals with severe cont
Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2026 Feb 2;36(1):88. doi: 10.1007/s00590-026-04663-8.ABSTRACTDiaphyseal non-union of forearm fractures that involve both the ulna and radius present unique challenges to treat. If left untreated, these non-unions may lead to severe instability of the forearm and/or chron
J Med Internet Res. 2026 Feb 2;28:e82773. doi: 10.2196/82773.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: People with hand osteoarthritis represent a large patient group with limited access to recommended treatment. In recent years, there has been a notable shift in health care delivery, with increased use of digital techno
J Med Internet Res. 2026 Feb 2;28:e84532. doi: 10.2196/84532.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Traditional stroke rehabilitation is facing challenges, and virtual reality (VR)-based rehabilitation is a promising solution. However, results from studies focusing on VR-based stroke rehabilitation remain inconsistent
Am J Occup Ther. 2026 Mar 1;80(2):8002205180. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2026.051437.ABSTRACTIMPORTANCE: Hand injuries impair motor function, strength, and daily activity participation. Occupational therapy is widely used, but its effectiveness requires systematic evaluation.OBJECTIVE: To evaluate and synthe
Am J Occup Ther. 2026 Mar 1;80(2):8002205120. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2026.051453.ABSTRACTIMPORTANCE: Clinical assessment of the scapula is challenging because of the complex biomechanics of the scapulothoracic joint.OBJECTIVE: To analyze the concurrent validity, reliability, and precision of goniometry i
