KSSTA1 Dec 2026
The tibial slope-meniscal coupling index after ACL reconstruction: A promising rule-out marker, not yet a surgical trigger
Zhang R, Lu S
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Zhang R, Lu S
Hölmich P, Weir A, Papadopoulou T, et al
This European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy-European Hip Preservation Associates-European Sports Medicine Association (ESSKA-EHPA-ESMA) formal consensus aims to provide…
Holleyman R, Cawley W, Board T, et al
This study assessed the association between (1) annual and (2) cumulative surgeon volume and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMS) after hip arthroscopic surgery for femoroacetabular impingement…
Gosnell GG, Berzolla E, Lezak BA, et al
The purpose of this study was to report minimum 10-year survivorship, patient-reported outcomes (PROs), clinically significant outcome achievement and predictors of outcomes and failure in patients…
Mayer P, Fürmetz J, Bode G, et al
Increased posterior tibial slope (PTS) is a known risk factor for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) deficiency and graft failure after ACL reconstruction (ACLR). Although many studies investigated…
Hasegawa S, Krutsch W, Koga H, et al
To evaluate how playing position affects anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury features, incidence rates and career outcomes across competition levels in male football. Using the prospectively…
Seil R, Herbst E, Milano G, et al
Cohen D, Ambrosini L, Dickschas J, et al
Sagittal plane tibial geometry is a critical and modifiable determinant of outcomes in posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) insufficiency and genu recurvatum. The posterior tibial slope normally ranges…
Mikkelsen RK, Konradsen L, Hoeffner R, et al
The primary aim was to evaluate if individual suturing of the gastrocnemius and soleus parts of the ruptured Achilles tendon could reestablish their length 1 week post-surgery compared to previously…
Mosca M, Di Ponte M, Cassanelli E, et al
Osteochondral lesions of the talus are a frequent cause of ankle pain and functional limitation, particularly in physically active patients. The purpose of this prospective study was to assess…
Dawson MJ, Mabrouk A, Nejima S, et al
This review seeks to clarify and enhance our current understanding around miscorrection following osteotomy surgery around the knee. Whilst many of the principles described also extend to surgery…
Moraes de Oliveira G, Zotter S, Tao B, et al
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are among the most common knee injuries, accounting for half of all knee ligament injuries. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the standard for diagnosing ACL…
Moews LD, Alfonsi SA, Musahl V, et al
To review the current literature evaluating AI and advanced technologies for intraoperative cartilage management. A comprehensive search of PubMed, Embase, and Scopus was conducted in March 2026…
Akrivos VS, Claizergues B, Collin P, et al
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence, type and level of spin in studies comparing open and arthroscopic Latarjet procedures for anterior shoulder instability. A systematic review…
Abedeen A, Soth B, Bensa A, et al
Radiography remains central to orthopedic diagnosis and surgical planning, yet many clinically important measurements (angles, offsets, alignment indices, and grading scores) are time-consuming to…
Bouterse AM, Pruneski JA, Oettl FC, et al
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI)-equipped tools into electronic health record (EHR) platforms may drive the evolution of orthopaedic diagnosis and decision-making, leveraging big data…
Lädermann A, Vukanic D, Milano G
To highlight why the current arthroscopy-centred paradigm may be insufficient for rotator cuff disease and to propose a surgeon-led transition towards office-based, ultrasound-guided 'micro'…
Couch BK, Pfeil AN, Hryc CF, et al
As robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty (RATKA) continues to expand in clinical adoption, accurate and transparent reporting of surgical technique is critical for reproducibility and meaningful…
Williamson TR, Robins S, Super JT, et al
Robotic arm-assisted (RA) surgery is associated with improved accuracy and outcomes in medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, but the role in patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) remains less well…
Straat AC, Kuijer PPFM, de Jongh JJ, et al
Patients receiving knee arthroplasty often experience limited guidance in resuming daily life activities. The ACTIVE (enhAncing soCietal parTicipation with an IndiVidualized integratEd care…
Akagawa M, Berebichez-Fridman R, Villet L, et al
This study aimed to clarify the clinical relevance of quadriceps tendon alignment (QTA), focusing on the quadriceps tendon axial angle (QTAx), in patients undergoing 'physiological total knee…
Kamenaga T, Hiranaka T, Suda Y, et al
Abnormal bearing movements, including bearing contact with or separation from the vertical wall (VW) of the tibial component, can cause bearing dislocation or spin-out in Oxford mobile-bearing…
Engl M, Qordja F, Bocchino G, et al
Modern personalised total knee arthroplasty (TKA) techniques aim to mimic natural knee kinematics by focusing on soft-tissue dynamics rather than static alignment. However, a consistent definition of…
Sebastian S, Abusulaiman HA, Achatz V, et al
Data on the reliability of point-of-care (POC) tests for the rapid diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infections (PJI) using synovial fluid (SF) D-dimer (DD), interleukin 6 (IL-6) and procalcitonin…
Lettner J, Salzmann M, Ramadanov N, et al
Achieving balanced soft tissue tension is crucial for successful total knee arthroplasty (TKA), yet remains challenging. This study investigated the effect of standardised distraction forces on…
O'Brien J, Parker D, Raval P, et al
The benefits of computer-navigated total knee arthroplasty (CN-TKA) are well established, and although early studies have demonstrated some benefits of robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty…
Sülek Y, Demirhan A, Altuntaş Y, et al
The aim of this study was to compare the anatomical parameters in patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rerupture after reconstruction with those without. This retrospective study included…
Carrozzo A, Ciccarelli G, Monaco E, et al
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of acute anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) performed within 14 days of injury with a minimum follow-up of 2 years. The…
Sakamoto T, Watanabe S, Hayashi N, et al
This study aimed to investigate the impact of giving-way episodes (GWEs) during the preoperative waiting period on intra-articular associated injuries in patients with anterior cruciate ligament…
Yang X, Tian W, Yuan M, et al
To compare measurements and concomitant injuries between anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)-injured patients with Segond fracture (Segond fracture group) and ACL-injured patients without Segond…
Rucinski K, Stannard JP, Nuelle CW, et al
The reliability of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) as a predictive tool for delayed recovery at 2 years and long-term outcomes following osteochondral allograft transplantation (OCAT)…
Edwards P, Blackah N, Radic R, et al
To investigate how bilateral vertical jump performance and kinetic asymmetries change from 6 to 9-12 months following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Ninety-one non-elite athletes…
Boer BC, Veerman QWT, Brouwer RW, et al
To determine whether posterior tibial slope (PTS) measured to proximal anatomical axes can serve as a reliable proxy for PTS measured to the mechanical tibial axis (mTA). In patients ≥18 years…
Mylonas T, Raoulis V, Konstantinou E, et al
Patella dislocation is among the most common knee pathologies in the young population. The anatomical structure getting injured in these cases is the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL), leading to…
Lucidi GA, Balboni G, Di Paolo S, et al
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of meniscal allograft freezing-time, demographical characteristics of the donor and the effect of mismatch of those parameters between donor…
Oehme S, Bartek B, Callsen J, et al
This study aimed to evaluate the radiological and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) following spheroid-based matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation combined with autologous bone…
Terada R, Kondo A
Emami A, Shaikh S, Rezzadeh K, et al
Systematic review and pooled analysis. To evaluate the concordance between Thoracolumbar Injury Classification and Severity Score (TLICS) recommendations and actual treatment decisions in…
Playter KP, Travers HI, Ly SM, et al
A national retrospective observational cohort study was conducted using the MarketScan Commercial Claims and Encounters and MarketScan Medicare Supplemental and Coordination of Benefits databases…
Nishizawa M, Glassman SD, Carreon LY
Dinesh A, Hirpara A, Cheng CW, et al
Retrospective database study. To evaluate national and regional trends in lumbar laminectomy [Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) 63047] reimbursement, utilization, and patient population…
Bergstein VE, Ekkel K, Haft MA, et al
Cromer SJ, Alkabbani W
Reihl AM, McBroom TJ, Wiley N, et al
Pectoralis minor syndrome (PMS) may produce scapulothoracic abnormal motion and associated neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (nTOS) which are under-recognized causes of shoulder dysfunction. The…
Gadoin D, Vergari C, Assi A, et al
Retrospective radiographic study of a multicentric prospective database. This study aimed to analyze the relationships between lumbar lordosis (LL) proximal and distal arcs and spinopelvic…
Taniguchi S, Hirakawa Y, Manaka T, et al
Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) is an established treatment for cuff tear arthropathy, irreparable rotator cuff tears, and advanced glenohumeral osteoarthritis. However, despite advances…
Rudisill SS, You DZ, Fossum BW, et al
Olecranon osteotomy is a common surgical exposure technique used for internal fixation of distal humerus fractures. Unfortunately, retained ulnar hardware and potential osteotomy complications…
Kirkham MS, Alvandi BA, Christy KB, et al
Given the rising incidence of elbow ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injury among young athletes in overhead sports, it is important to identify optimal treatments. The historic gold standard is UCL…
Menendez ME, Entezari V, Costouros JG, et al
As robotic-assisted reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) enters an early adoption phase, widespread implementation will be shaped as much by real-world usability and reliability as by the yet…
Sakata J, Matsuzawa K, Tsutsui T, et al
The primary soft tissue stabilizer of valgus stress across the elbow is the anterior oblique ligament. The posterior oblique ligament (POL) is a stabilizer of internal rotational stress. This study…
Frappa N, Dillon MR, Fuller SI, et al
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are widely prescribed and commonly used in orthopedic patients, yet increasing evidence links chronic PPI exposure to infectious, skeletal, and thromboembolic…
Vervaecke AJ, Dufrenot M, Boux de Casson F, et al
Muscle volume and fatty infiltration of the rotator cuff and deltoid may influence shoulder function and affect outcomes following rotator cuff repair and shoulder arthroplasty. However, age-specific…
Collins AP, Whitson AJ, Duquin TR, et al
The discriminatory utility of synovial aspirates and frozen sections in the evaluation of a failed shoulder arthroplasty is uncertain. We performed a multi-institutional study of consecutive revision…
Streubel PN, Sahoo S, Zhang C, et al
This study aimed to investigate the associations of general patient and disease-specific factors with baseline patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in patients undergoing revision rotator cuff…
Ahmad A, Khan M, Ghayyad K, et al
Despite historical concerns regarding muscle and tendon toxicity, preclinical studies suggest statins may exert anti-inflammatory and antifibrotic effects relevant to rotator cuff tendon-bone…
Prentice HA, Fasig BH, Yian EH, et al
Benchmarking allows for measurements and comparisons of prostheses using agreed-upon standards so that surgeons may be informed on performance for clinical decision making. We sought to apply the…
Hasegawa A, Uchida A, Noguchi Y, et al
Donor site morbidity-previously a major concern-remains a considerable issue in arthroscopic superior capsule reconstruction using a fascia lata autograft due to the limited scientific evidence. We…
Xia X, Zha Y, Jiang X
Posterior shear fractures of the distal humerus are rare and have a complex, controversial injury mechanism. This study aims to investigate the morphological characteristics, injury mechanisms, and…
Weng YH, Wong CK, Chien YT, et al
The relationship between structural damage and functional impairment in patients with full-thickness rotator cuff tears (FT-RCTs) remains inconsistent. While some patients maintain high function…
Dünki A, Birinci M, Kaya HB, et al
The long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) plays an important role in glenohumeral stability and frequently coexists with rotator cuff (RC) pathology. Although anatomical variations in the glenoid…
Eisenberg MT, Wang K, Lederman E, et al
Osteoporosis increases fracture risk and adversely affects outcomes after shoulder arthroplasty. Preoperative bisphosphonate use has been linked to higher rates of periprosthetic fracture after lower…
Parsons KE, Shenoy DA, Henriquez AR, et al
Patient portals have become a primary mechanism for patient-provider communication, offering convenience for patients while also creating an uncompensated workload burden for providers. This issue is…
Shih CA, Hsu KL, Chen Y, et al
Footprint preparation is considered an important factor influencing tendon-bone healing and fixation strength in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. This study aimed to compare the biomechanical…
Evans H, Castle JP, Kasto J, et al
Amid efforts to reduce opioid use, identifying effective nonopioid pain protocols for orthopedic procedures is a priority. Shoulder arthroplasty is associated with significant postoperative pain and…
Khanna A, Lawand JJ, Adio AA, et al
Sickle cell disease (SCD) predisposes patients to vaso-occlusive and inflammatory complications that may be exacerbated by surgical stress. While SCD has been linked to adverse outcomes after…
Kraus M, Gebauer H, Warnhoff M, et al
Fixation of the glenoid component in anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA) is critical for implant longevity. The aim of this study was to compare long-term implant survival and clinical…
Onor GI, Fellheimer H, Bagereka P, et al
Incurring elbow dislocations may have debilitating effects on patients' quality of life. The purpose of this study was to identify rates of elbow dislocation presenting to US emergency departments…
Dib A, Kammire M, Rieker M, et al
Distal biceps tendon ruptures are increasingly common in the elderly, yet no studies have specifically examined surgical outcomes in patients aged more than 65 years. This represents a significant…
Challoumas D, Wong TN, Barrett B, et al
This systematic review evaluates the efficacy and safety of elective primary total elbow arthroplasty (TEA). A comprehensive literature search identified studies reporting functional and safety…
Ohta S, Masuda S, Ueda Y, et al
The re-tear rate after rotator cuff repair for large to massive tears remains high, and improving postoperative outcomes is a clinical challenge. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical and…
Henke RT, Resis RJ, Tobin JG, et al
Over the last decade, due to the increase in the number of shoulder arthroplasty procedures performed, revision to reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) has increased by 392%. This rise has been…
Semenza NC, Shah HA, Wang VZ, et al
The internal joint stabilizer (IJS) effectively reduces varus angle deviations and mitigates maximum lateral ulnar collateral ligament (LUCL) strain during elbow flexion-extension, thereby improving…
Gustavo Armando TA, José Rene CG, Verónica Itzel VS, et al
The Latarjet procedure is effective for recurrent anterior shoulder instability with glenoid bone loss; however, as a nonanatomic technique, it may lead to scapular dyskinesis, particularly in…
Howse LS, Virani S, Syed L, et al
The Osborne-Cotterill lesion (OCL) is an osseoligamentous injury of the posterolateral capitellum associated with elbow instability. Its contribution to instability remains unclear, and evidence…
Kim J, Kim Y, Park J
Zhu Q, Zhai H, Cheng B, et al
This study aimed to fabricate an icariin (ICA)-loaded polycaprolactone (PCL) electrospun scaffold and systematically evaluate its effects on tendon-bone healing in a rat rotator cuff injury model,…
Protopsaltis T, Ezeonu S, Ani F, et al
Multicenter prospective study. The present study investigates in-construct measurements of sagittal angles (SA) within the fusion from C2 to various thoracic vertebrae, which can be used as targets…
Kawasaki S, Gerdhem P, Fujita R, et al
Retrospective study design on prospectively collected registry data. To compare clinical outcomes and complication rates between anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) using iliac crest bone…
Loggia G, Alakmeh A, Avrumova F, et al
Retrospective cohort study. To compare the accuracy of augmented reality (AR)-guided and freehand (FH) pedicle screw placement in the lumbosacral spine using computed tomography (CT)-based…
Asada T, Zhao ER, Ehrlich AM, et al
Retrospective analysis. To characterize the recovery trajectory after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) by identifying recovery phases and their inflection timepoints. Understanding how…