Pediatr Pulmonol. 2026 Mar;61(3):e71578. doi: 10.1002/ppul.71578.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Bronchiectasis (BE) is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease characterized by bronchial dilatation and structural damage due to persistent inflammation and infections. While pulmonary impairments in BE are extensi
Disabil Rehabil. 2026 Mar 22:1-25. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2026.2643093. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: A call for contextually responsive rehabilitation practice necessitates services being shaped by policy. This imperative extends to the field of hand therapy, required to respond to a substa
Sci Rep. 2026 Mar 21. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-32646-y. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTWearable devices are increasingly used to enable human-machine interfaces, such as typing or cursor control, through wristbands that translate surface electromyographic (sEMG) signals into computer commands. However
Hand Clin. 2026 May;42(2):209-220. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2025.12.012. Epub 2026 Feb 17.ABSTRACTAn important challenge in the management of thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint arthritis is determining the most appropriate surgical approach for any given clinical scenario, once non-operative treatment has
Hand Clin. 2026 May;42(2):173-180. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2025.12.008. Epub 2026 Feb 17.ABSTRACTProximal row carpectomy (PRC) is a workhorse surgical procedure used to treat degenerative and traumatic wrist conditions to preserve wrist range of motion. Various modifications of grafts have been used to e
Hand Clin. 2026 May;42(2):105-115. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2025.12.002. Epub 2026 Feb 16.ABSTRACTThe wrist facilities load transfer from the hand to the forearm in a variety of positions through intricate soft tissue and osseous interactions. Despite substantial research, there is no unifying theory that
J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2026 Mar 21:17531934261430139. doi: 10.1177/17531934261430139. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Metacarpophalangeal joint destruction in rheumatoid arthritis leads to pain, deformity, impaired function and poor cosmesis. Arthroplasty remains a principal reconstructive o
J ISAKOS. 2027 Mar 23:100940. doi: 10.1016/j.jisako.2025.100940. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe integration of artificial intelligence (AI), the rise of mega-journals, and the manipulation of impact factors present challenges to scientific integrity. These trends threaten the core principles of o
Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 Mar 20;105(12):e48118. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000048118.ABSTRACTThis prospective observational study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of ultrasonography-guided pericapsular nerve group block (PENG-b) in shoulder pain, function, and kinesiophobia in patients with adhesiv
J Pain Res. 2026 Jan 9;19:550032. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S550032. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To examine how product popularity and pricing are associated with customer satisfaction across pain-relief device types on online e-commerce platforms.METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted to ana
Med Sci Monit. 2026 Mar 20;32:e952000. doi: 10.12659/MSM.952000.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND Sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and function, is a major geriatric concern. This study evaluated the impact of Baduanjin, resistance band, and mixed exercise on muscle mass and physical function in eld
BMJ Open. 2026 Mar 18;16(3):e107352. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-107352.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: This multi-centre, randomised controlled trial (RCT) investigates the effects of intensive upper limb (UL) motor training on neurophysiological and functional recovery in individuals with cervical spinal cord
BMJ Open. 2026 Mar 19;16(3):e106279. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-106279.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Open elbow arthrolysis effectively treats post-traumatic elbow stiffness, but severe postoperative pain during early rehabilitation impedes recovery. Continuous brachial plexus blocks, though effective, face
No abstractAnn Phys Rehabil Med. 2026 Mar 18;69(2):102097. doi: 10.1016/j.rehab.2025.102097. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41855602 | DOI:10.1016/j.rehab.2025.102097
Plast Reconstr Surg. 2026 Mar 20. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000013050. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The management of finger flexor spasticity (FFS) remains challenging. Traditional surgical approaches like peripheral neurotomies (PNs) and C8 cervical nerve root transection often achieve
J Hand Surg Am. 2026 Mar 19:S0363-5023(26)00142-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2026.02.010. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: This study aims to determine the impact of injury mechanism energy level on clinical outcomes following Galeazzi fracture.METHODS: A retrospective review was performed on 116 sk
Cureus. 2026 Feb 15;18(2):e103658. doi: 10.7759/cureus.103658. eCollection 2026 Feb.ABSTRACTSelf-inflicted wrist injuries, particularly those involving flexor tendon zone V, constitute a distinct and clinically challenging subset of upper-extremity trauma with profound surgical, functional, and psyc
Hand Surg Rehabil. 2026 Mar 16:102641. doi: 10.1016/j.hansur.2026.102641. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Extensor tendon injuries in the dorsal hand are prevalent due to the superficial location of the tendons and limited surrounding soft tissue. Early active mobilization (EAM) protocols
Percept Mot Skills. 2026 Mar 18:315125261437312. doi: 10.1177/00315125261437312. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAim: This study aimed to compare bilateral upper extremity proprioception and functional skills in adolescents with hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy (CP) and typically developing peers, and to exa
Am J Occup Ther. 2026 May 1;80(3):8003205010. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2026.051302.ABSTRACTIMPORTANCE: The optimal duration of occupational therapy after distal radius fracture remains uncertain. Occupational therapy practitioners focus on objective indicators such as range of motion and grip strength, whe
PLoS One. 2026 Mar 18;21(3):e0342731. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0342731. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTActivation-regulating functions, grounded in Executive Function Theory, Self-Regulation Theory, and the Dysexecutive (DEX) Framework, refer to higher-order cognitive processes such as task initiation, s
PLoS One. 2026 Mar 18;21(3):e0344771. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0344771. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTUpper extremity orthoses are commonly used in rehabilitation to reduce pain, improve alignment, and support return to daily activities. These benefits depend on regular and correct use, yet adherence is
Physiother Res Int. 2026 Apr;31(2):e70197. doi: 10.1002/pri.70197.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) is a common musculoskeletal condition that impairs function and quality of life. While exercise therapy has shown to improve outcomes, treatment standardisation is
Stroke. 2026 Mar 18. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.125.054101. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Action observation treatment and virtual reality are established approaches for upper limb rehabilitation after stroke. This study investigated whether combining action observation with virtual reality
