Today's trauma edition covers six key studies spanning pediatric sternoclavicular injuries, implant comparisons for proximal femur fractures, innovative clavicle fixation techniques, predictive modeling for thrombotic complications, surgical simulation technology, and contemporary femoral neck fracture management strategies.

1. "An Epidemiologic Review of Vascular Complications in Pediatric Posterior Sternoclavicular Dislocations: Implications for 'Cardiothoracic Standby'" — Lebens R et al., J Pediatr Soc North Am — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jposna.2025.100311
2. "Clinical effects and safety of proximal femur bionic nail versus proximal femoral nail anti-rotation or InterTAN for the treatment of intertrochanteric femoral fracture: a systematic review and meta-analysis" — Zhang W et al., PeerJ — https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20801
3. "Functional Outcomes of Retrograde Intramedullary Screw Nailing for Displaced Midshaft Clavicle Fractures in Adults" — Sakhare RH et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.102289
4. "Preoperative deep vein thrombosis in tibial plateau fractures: development and internal validation of an interpretable multivariable machine-learning diagnostic model" — Cun D et al., Front Med (Lausanne) — https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2026.1730477
5. "Application of a digital surgical simulation platform in the treatment of Complex tibial plateau fractures" — Chen E et al., Digit Health — https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076261431417
6. "Fractured Truths: A Collected Review of Modern Insights on Femoral Neck Fracture Management" — Pietrzak JRT et al., Orthop Rev (Pavia) — https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.158940

Today's hand edition covers six key studies spanning nerve reconstruction, wrist ligament repair, pain management, arthritis treatment, fracture fixation, and healthcare efficiency. We examine facial nerve reconstruction principles from transplantation surgery, long-term outcomes of the RASL procedure for scapholunate tears, innovative auriculotherapy for reducing opioid use after carpal tunnel release, comparative effectiveness of tenodeses versus arthrodeses for midcarpal arthritis, current evidence on scaphoid fracture fixation techniques, and how preoperative clinics can dramatically reduce surgery cancellations.

1. "Rewiring faces: advances and outcomes in facial nerve reconstruction after facial vascularized composite allotransplantation." — Knoedler L et al., Front Surg — https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2026.1738957
2. "Patient Outcomes Following Reduction and Association of the Scaphoid and Lunate: A Retrospective Cohort Study." — Mack ZE et al., J Wrist Surg — https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2537-2648
3. "Cryogenic auriculotherapy reduces pain and opioid use in patients undergoing endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery: a retrospective analysis." — Chaix-Couturier C et al., Front Pain Res (Lausanne) — https://doi.org/10.3389/fpain.2026.1722394
4. "Midcarpal tenodeses versus partial arthrodeses for stage II SLAC/SNAC wrists: Long-term outcomes from a single-surgeon comparative series." — Maris S et al., SICOT J — https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2025069
5. "Fixation Techniques for Scaphoid Fractures: A Narrative Review." — Kiwan E et al., Orthop Rev (Pavia) — https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.157898
6. "The Effectiveness of a Preoperative Check-and-Consent Clinic in Reducing Day-of-Surgery Cancellations in Elective Hand Surgery: A Retrospective Service Evaluation." — Abu-Seido Y et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.101931

Today's foot and ankle edition covers six open-access studies spanning pediatric and adult pathology. We examine biomechanical effects of foot orthoses in children with flexible flatfoot, compare distal versus proximal metatarsal osteotomy performance in hallux valgus surgery, evaluate hybrid minimally invasive correction for flexible flatfeet in young adults, analyze recurrence patterns between MICA alone versus MICA plus DMMO procedures, assess L-shaped hook plate fixation for calcaneal tuberosity fractures, and review soft tissue reconstruction techniques for iatrogenic hallux varus.

1. "Biomechanical effects of foot orthoses in children with flexible flat foot; a systematic review." — Zangi M et al., J Rehabil Assist Technol Eng — https://doi.org/10.1177/20556683261429364
2. "Performance of Distal and Proximal First Metatarsal Osteotomy in Hallux Valgus Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." — Harahap R et al., Orthop Rev (Pavia) — https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.158949
3. "Hybrid minimally invasive correction for flexible flatfeet in young adults: a prospective cohort study." — Elhalawany AS et al., SICOT J — https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2025070
4. "Recurrence and Function After Minimally Invasive Hallux Valgus Correction: A Dual-Centre Retrospective Comparative Cohort Study of MICA Alone vs MICA+DMMO." — Genuth G et al., Foot Ankle Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1177/24730114261420163
5. "Fixation for calcaneal tuberosity fracture (beak fracture) using preformed "L-shape" hook plate." — Zhang Q et al., Front Surg — https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2026.1745665
6. "Management of Iatrogenic Hallux Varus with Local Soft Tissue Reconstruction: A Case Series with Mid-Term Outcomes." — Izturov B et al., Orthop Rev (Pavia) — https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.157981

Today's shoulder and elbow edition examines six key studies addressing common clinical scenarios. We review a randomized controlled trial comparing PRP versus corticosteroids for partial rotator cuff tears, analyze whether high-grade chondral defects affect repair outcomes, compare conservative versus operative management strategies, identify risk factors for retears, examine geriatric fracture complications, and evaluate treatment approaches for pediatric shoulder instability.

1. "The efficacy of platelet-rich plasma compared to corticosteroids for partial-thickness rotator cuff tears: a randomized controlled trial." — Guity MR et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2025.101409
2. "Grade III and IV glenohumeral chondral defects do not portend worse patient-reported outcomes at 2 years after rotator cuff repair." — Sherman NC et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2025.09.006
3. "Conservative Management Versus Arthroscopic Repair for Symptomatic Partial-Thickness Supraspinatus Tears: A Prospective Comparative Analytical Study." — Khanna P et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.102351
4. "Risk factors for postoperative retears in patients with small to medium tears following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair." — Nishida K et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2025.101610
5. "Geriatric-Typical Characteristic Complexes Predict Short-Term Outcome of Proximal Humeral Fractures in Geriatric Patients." — Happe JP et al., Clin Interv Aging — https://doi.org/10.2147/CIA.S562164
6. "Conservative Versus Operative Management of Pediatric Isolated Anterior Shoulder Instability: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." — Khoshaba R et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.101704

Today's knee edition covers six important studies addressing perioperative protocols and complications. We examine whether systemic corticosteroids improve early TKA recovery, analyze concerning complication patterns with gabapentinoid use, review the underrecognized problem of noise-induced hearing loss in orthopaedic surgery, investigate differential graft failure rates with vancomycin-soaked ACL grafts, evaluate the cost-effectiveness of liposomal bupivacaine for regional anesthesia, and explore predictive models for early postoperative pain in enhanced recovery protocols.

1. "Systemic Low Dose Corticosteroid Improves Early Postoperative Knee Function and Pain Intensity in Patients Undergoing Unilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Blinded Controlled Randomized Clinical Trial" — Ebrahimzadeh MH et al., JB JS Open Access — https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.OA.25.00331
2. "Perioperative gabapentinoid use during total knee arthroplasty is associated with higher rates of postoperative complications compared to no use" — Hilo AK et al., Orthop Rev (Pavia) — https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.158288
3. "Noise Levels and Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in the Orthopaedic Operating Room: A Systematic Review" — Powell CJ et al., JB JS Open Access — https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.OA.25.00276
4. "Vancomycin-Soaked Quadriceps Tendon Autografts but Not Hamstring Tendon Autografts Are Associated with Early Graft Failure (Graft Resorption) After Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Single-Center Experience" — Weninger P et al., Indian J Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1007/s43465-025-01632-x
5. "Liposomal Bupivacaine for Adductor Canal Block Combined with IPACK Block in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective, Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial" — Yuan Q et al., Drug Des Devel Ther — https://doi.org/10.2147/DDDT.S566411
6. "Early Postoperative Pain and Its Risk Factors in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty Under the ERAS Protocol" — Wu L et al., J Pain Res — https://doi.org/10.2147/JPR.S549841

Today's hip edition covers six critical topics in geriatric hip surgery and perioperative optimization. We examine long-term functional outcomes comparing hemiarthroplasty to total hip arthroplasty in octogenarians, explore promising interventions to prevent postoperative delirium, analyze the survival impact of sustained nutritional supplementation, evaluate optimal tranexamic acid strategies for blood conservation, investigate novel biomarkers for mortality prediction, and assess the clinical implications of preoperative anemia. All studies provide practical insights for improving outcomes in this vulnerable patient population.

1. "HOPE Trial: Hemiarthroplasty Compared with Total Hip Arthroplasty for Displaced Femoral Neck Fractures in Octogenarians: A 4- and 10-Year Follow-Up of a Randomized Controlled Trial" — Mili-Schmidt V et al., JB JS Open Access — https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.OA.25.00302
2. "Effect of preoperative warming combined with dexmedetomidine on postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery: a randomized controlled trial" — Sun L et al., Front Med (Lausanne) — https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2026.1763529
3. "3-month oral nutritional supplementation adherence impacts positively on survival in malnourished older patients following hip fracture: a real-life study" — Sánchez-Torralvo FJ et al., Front Nutr — https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2026.1757193
4. "Comparative efficacy of intravenous, topical, and combined tranexamic acid in elderly patients with intertrochanteric fractures undergoing intramedullary nail fixation: a multicenter cohort study" — Bai Q et al., Front Pharmacol — https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2026.1775124
5. "Red Blood Cell Distribution Width-to-Albumin Ratio (RAR) Is an Independent Predictor of Mortality in Non-Anemic Elderly with Hip Fractures" — Ning T et al., Int J Gen Med — https://doi.org/10.2147/IJGM.S580782
6. "Prevalence, Related Factors and Outcomes of Pre-Operative Anemia in Patients Undergoing Hip Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Observational Study from Vietnam" — Vu PTN et al., Int J Gen Med — https://doi.org/10.2147/IJGM.S567929