Front Bioeng Biotechnol. 2026 Apr 21;14:1780630. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2026.1780630. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Tendon injuries are prevalent musculoskeletal conditions in clinical settings, affecting various regions such as the rotator cuff tendons, forearm flexor/extensor tendons, finger
J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2026 May 6:17531934261445820. doi: 10.1177/17531934261445820. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Osteoarthritis is characterized by progressive degeneration of articular cartilage and impaired joint function. Arthroscopic monopolar radiofrequency energy chondroplasty en
Childs Nerv Syst. 2026 May 7;42(1):202. doi: 10.1007/s00381-026-07308-7.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The improved management of craniosynostosis has let emerge concomitant anatomical, functional and clinical features that are frequently faced later in life (especially by syndromic patients) and might variabl
Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2026 May 6;52(1):159. doi: 10.1007/s00068-026-03207-3.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: Tibial plateau fractures (TPF) are often associated with non-bony injuries that may impair knee stability and long-term outcomes. However, it remains unclear in which patients preoperative MRI is indicate
Unfallchirurgie (Heidelb). 2026 May 6. doi: 10.1007/s00113-026-01709-8. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAnkle fractures are the third most common fractures in old age with an incidence of up to 150/100,000 inhabitants per year. While anatomical joint reconstruction of the ankle using open reduction an
Front Surg. 2026 Apr 20;13:1833919. doi: 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1833919. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Ewing sarcoma is a malignant primary bone tumor that predominantly affects the long bones and pelvis of children and adolescents. Involvement of the hand is exceptionally rare, particularly at t
Ann Surg Oncol. 2026 May 5. doi: 10.1245/s10434-026-19742-7. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: In 2018, Inoue et al.1 introduced a systematic classification of the extent of dissection along the celiac axis (CA) and hepatic artery (HA) during open pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). Three levels o
J Surg Res. 2026 May 4;323:58-70. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2026.04.006. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT) is a pivotal component in lower limb lymphedema (LLL) treatment. We aimed to assess the association of using the groin and ankle as single or multilev
Clin Rheumatol. 2026 May 5. doi: 10.1007/s10067-026-08135-6. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Gout is one of the most common inflammatory arthritides and represents a growing health burden worldwide. This study compares the disease burden of gout and its attributable risk factors between Ch
Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2026 May;32(5):597-601. doi: 10.14744/tjtes.2026.94145.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Eid al-Adha is an important religious holidays celebrated annually in Muslim communities, during which the ritual of animal sacrifice is performed. The demand for butchery services rises signifi
J Vis Exp. 2026 Apr 17;(230). doi: 10.3791/70726.ABSTRACTUreteral strictures remain a major challenge in reconstructive urology and can arise from iatrogenic injury, chronic inflammation, trauma, congenital anomalies, or radiation. These lesions frequently lead to progressive obstructive uropathy a
Ann Plast Surg. 2026 May 1. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000004765. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: Soft-tissue coverage of the dorsal hand poses unique reconstructive challenges, requiring pliable yet durable tissue overlying critical tendon structures. This systematic review aimed to evaluate di
Malays Orthop J. 2026 Mar;20(1):153-156. doi: 10.5704/MOJ.2603.019.ABSTRACTTraumatic crush injury of the thumb is devastating and often resulted in poor functional outcome. Various reconstruction options available according to surgical expertise. Masquelet technique is well-established in the long b
Cureus. 2026 Apr 2;18(4):e106317. doi: 10.7759/cureus.106317. eCollection 2026 Apr.ABSTRACTBoutonniere deformity results from damage to the central band and structures stabilizing the finger's extensor apparatus, leading to flexion of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint and hyperextension of th
No abstractJSES Rev Rep Tech. 2026 Mar 30;6(3):100737. doi: 10.1016/j.xrrt.2026.100737. eCollection 2026 Aug.NO ABSTRACTPMID:42077927 | PMC:PMC13133939 | DOI:10.1016/j.xrrt.2026.100737
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2026 Mar 13;14(3):e7538. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000007538. eCollection 2026 Mar.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis (rhizarthrosis) is a common cause of thumb pain and functional impairment. Although trapeziectomy remains the gold standard for pain r
Surg Oncol Insight. 2026 Jun;3(2):100249. doi: 10.1016/j.soi.2026.100249. Epub 2026 Apr 9.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The robotic platform offers distinct advantages for total gastrectomy, particularly through effective use of the fourth robotic arm.1 When used deliberately, the fourth arm enables stable co
J Orthop Res. 2026 May;44(5):e70220. doi: 10.1002/jor.70220.ABSTRACTScaphoid non-union or malunion often produces a three-dimensional (3D) deformity that alters wrist biomechanics. Patient-specific instrumentation (PSI) has been introduced to improve reconstruction accuracy, but quantitative compari
J Clin Med. 2026 Apr 18;15(8):3102. doi: 10.3390/jcm15083102.ABSTRACTOver the past years, burn care has evolved from a discipline focused on survival to one centered on restoring long-term health, function, and quality of life. Significant advances in critical care, early excision and grafting, infe
J Clin Med. 2026 Apr 16;15(8):3050. doi: 10.3390/jcm15083050.ABSTRACTBackground: Dysphagia and malnutrition are common among head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) patients. Evidence and guidelines emphasize treatment and prevention of these conditions before surgery. In this context, multimo
J Clin Med. 2026 Apr 16;15(8):3035. doi: 10.3390/jcm15083035.ABSTRACTBackground: Wrist osteomyelitis caused by Scedosporium apiospermum is exceedingly rare. Its indolent course and destructive potential may result in extensive bone loss and pose substantial diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Met
J Clin Med. 2026 Apr 8;15(8):2822. doi: 10.3390/jcm15082822.ABSTRACTBackground/Objectives: Reconstruction of orbital floor fractures remains surgically challenging due to limited intraoperative visibility and complex anatomy. Inaccurate implant placement often leads to persistent complications and t
Life (Basel). 2026 Mar 25;16(4):544. doi: 10.3390/life16040544.ABSTRACTFacial vascularized composite allotransplantation (fVCA) is one of the most complex forms of vascularized composite allotransplantation and requires lifelong immunosuppression to ensure graft survival. Despite significant advance
Bioengineering (Basel). 2026 Mar 28;13(4):393. doi: 10.3390/bioengineering13040393.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The treatment of perianal fistulas remains challenging, with low healing and high recurrence rates. Autologous adipose-derived regenerative therapies and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) have emerged as
