J Hand Surg Am. 2026 Jun 19:S0363-5023(26)00422-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2026.05.012. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most prevalent upper-extremity disorders. It may present unilaterally, bilaterally, or on the contralateral hand at a subsequent time to ini
Elife. 2026 Jun 19;14:RP108684. doi: 10.7554/eLife.108684.ABSTRACTThe central nervous system (CNS) can effectively control body movements despite environmental changes. While much is known about adaptation to external environmental changes, less is known about responses to internal bodily changes. T
J Pediatr Soc North Am. 2026 May 21;16:100398. doi: 10.1016/j.jposna.2026.100398. eCollection 2026 Aug.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is a relatively rare complication in pediatric patients which can result in significant morbidity and mortality. Although studies with limited p
Front Rehabil Sci. 2026 Jun 3;7:1765023. doi: 10.3389/fresc.2026.1765023. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBrachial plexus injury (BPI) is a common perioperative complication, often caused by intraoperative trauma or improper positioning during surgery. While some BPIs recover spontaneously, many patients e
Eur J Breast Health. 2026 Jul;22(3):10.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: Lymphedema grading relies on subjective and indirect objective measures. Ultrasound shear wave elastography (SWE) provides a quantitative, non-invasive assessment of tissue stiffness (Young's modulus, E), which may reflect disease severity an
Cureus. 2026 Jun 16;18(6):e110944. doi: 10.7759/cureus.110944. eCollection 2026 Jun.ABSTRACTAUTS2-related intellectual developmental disorder type 26 is a rare neurodevelopmental condition characterised by variable clinical manifestations, including developmental delay, dysmorphic features, and beha
Lancet Neurol. 2026 Jul;25(7):654-663. doi: 10.1016/S1474-4422(26)00142-0.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Parkinson's disease management is often complicated by motor fluctuations and dyskinesia. Although deep brain stimulation addresses these symptoms, its use is limited by invasiveness, potential device failu
Rheumatol Int. 2026 Jun 17;46(7):157. doi: 10.1007/s00296-026-06200-6.ABSTRACTShoulder rehabilitation is prolonged, feedback-dependent, and frequently limited by adherence, particularly after surgery. Virtual reality (VR) and related immersive or semi-immersive technologies may support rehabilitatio
AME Case Rep. 2026 Apr 27;10:112. doi: 10.21037/acr-2025-311. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Sternoclavicular joint (SCJ) septic arthritis is a rare entity, representing less than 1% of all bone infections. It is generally associated with hematogenous spread from sources such as skin or soft t
J Orthop Sci. 2026 Jun 15:S0949-2658(26)00152-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jos.2026.05.012. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Brachial plexus injury (BPI) is the most devastating peripheral nerve injury that occurs following high-energy trauma. Rarely, patients with functional neurological disorders (F
BMJ Open. 2026 Jun 15;16(6):e118841. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2026-118841.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: To evaluate the feasibility, safety and acceptability of arm crank ergometry cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPETarm) in patients with chronic limb threatening ischaemia (CLTI).DESIGN: Prospective feasibility
J Surg Orthop Adv. 2026 Summer;35(2):86-90.ABSTRACTLimited knowledge exists surrounding the relationship between hand and leg dominance and knee osteoarthritis (OA) laterality. The authors of this study characterized sex differences between hand and leg dominance and knee OA laterality in 100 adults
Int J Mol Sci. 2026 May 30;27(11):4975. doi: 10.3390/ijms27114975.ABSTRACTUpper limb disorders, including carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), are a common cause of pain, functional limitations, and reduced quality of life. Increasing attention has been directed toward the role of inflammatory and angiogen
J Yeungnam Med Sci. 2026;43:39. doi: 10.12701/jyms.2026.43.39. Epub 2026 Jun 12.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Human muscle satellite (stem) cells (MuSCs) are essential for investigating muscle physiology, regeneration, and disease mechanisms. Primary cultures derived directly from human tissues offer a more p
No abstractJ Vasc Interv Radiol. 2026 Jun 11:108901. doi: 10.1016/j.jvir.2026.108901. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:42276241 | DOI:10.1016/j.jvir.2026.108901
NeuroRehabilitation. 2026 Jun 11:10538135261456309. doi: 10.1177/10538135261456309. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBackgroundUpper extremity (UE) recovery in individuals with subacute stroke often plateaus despite conventional physical therapy (CPT). Smartphone-based virtual reality (VR) represents a
J Vasc Surg. 2026 Jun 10:S0741-5214(26)00863-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2026.04.007. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is highly prevalent among patients requiring hemodialysis access and reflects advanced systemic atherosclerosis. We evaluated whether PAD severit
Cureus. 2026 May 6;18(5):e108334. doi: 10.7759/cureus.108334. eCollection 2026 May.ABSTRACTBackground and aim Electrical burns represent a severe injury subtype with disproportionately high rates of limb amputation. While amputation may be life-preserving, its impact on long-term function remains in
J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2026 Jun 4;10(6):e23.00234. doi: 10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-23-00234. eCollection 2026 Jun 1.ABSTRACTIntraoperative nerve injuries during orthopaedic shoulder procedures can cause pain, paresthesia, and muscle weakness. Iatrogenic nerve injuries are often transient or
Cancer Rep (Hoboken). 2026 Jun;9(6):e70591. doi: 10.1002/cnr2.70591.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Acute Limb Ischaemia (ALI) is a limb and life-threatening condition that is often associated with cardiovascular disease, atrial fibrillation (AF), diabetes and smoking. It is less commonly associated with active
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2026 Jun 5. doi: 10.1097/CORR.0000000000004010. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Rotator cuff tears with concomitant preoperative shoulder stiffness present a clinical challenge because the rehabilitation needed to restore motion may conflict with the protection typic
Nat Med. 2026 Jun 4. doi: 10.1038/s41591-026-04435-1. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTChronic arm and hand hemiparesis is a major cause of disability after stroke. Unfortunately, standard-of-care rehabilitation falls well short of the high doses required to experience improvements. In this feasibility
Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2026 Jun 4;217(2):43. doi: 10.1007/s10549-026-07993-7.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: With the de-escalation of axillary surgery in early breast cancer, sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) has largely replaced axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) for patients with limited
An Bras Dermatol. 2026 Jun 3;101(4):501372. doi: 10.1016/j.abd.2026.501372. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Chromoblastomycosis is a chronic granulomatous fungal infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue caused by dematiaceous fungi of the family Herpotrichiellaceae. It is considered a
