OrthoEvidence - ACE Reports

Trauma
Functional outcomes following ankle fracture fixation with or without ankle arthroscopy: Randomized controlled study

Trauma
Randomized controlled trial to compare functional outcomes between locking compression plates and retrograde intramedullary nails in distal femur fractures

Pediatric Orthopaedics
Accelerated versus standard Ponseti method in the management of idiopathic clubfoot: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical outcomes

Osteoarthritis
Effectiveness of dry needling as an adjunct to exercise therapy for pain and functional outcomes in knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs

Osteoarthritis
Clinical outcomes of biologic therapies for knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies with ≥12-month follow-up.
Mod Rheumatol. 2026 07-Sep;():. 10.1093/mr/roag010

General Orthopaedics
Mortality and Functional Outcomes of Liberal versus Restrictive Blood Transfusion in Elderly Patients after Hip Surgery: A Randomised Control Trial.
Hip Pelvis. 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.5371/hp.2026.38.2.187

Peri-Operative
Lumbar plexus block with ultrasound-guided shamrock technique: In-plane versus novel out-of-plane approach.
Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim (Engl Ed). 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.1016/j.redare.2026.502128

Shoulder & Elbow
Functional Outcomes From Arthroscopic Treatment of Recurrent Anterior Shoulder Instability

Spine
Robot-assisted versus fluoroscopy-guided spinal fusion for lumbar spondylolisthesis: a GRADE-assessed meta-analysis on surgical parameters, clinical outcomes, and complications.
J Robot Surg. 2026 01-Jan;():. 10.1007/s11701-026-03150-w

Physical Therapy & Rehab

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Effects of Digital Health Interventions on Functional and Psychological Outcomes in Older Patients With Hip Fractures: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
J Med Internet Res. 2026 01-Mar;():. 10.2196/79563

Arthroplasty
Feasibility, Clinical Outcome, and Patient-Pathway Impact of Early Identification and Optimization of Preoperative Anemia in Primary Hip and Knee Arthroplasty

Arthroplasty

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Duloxetine Improves Early Clinical Outcomes Including Range of Motion, Functional Scores, Pain, and Psychological Distress After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair in Patients With Anxiety or Depression: Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial.
Am J Sports Med. 2026 01-Apr;():. 10.1177/03635465261430918

Spine
DMA Clinical Pilates(TM) exercises improved clinical and biomechanical outcomes for adults with nonspecific chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial.
Disabil Rehabil. 2026 01-Mar;():. 10.1080/09638288.2025.2563762

General Orthopaedics

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Femoral Tunnel Anteromedial Portal Antegrade Drilling Versus Retrograde Drilling Techniques Using Hamstring Graft Has No Difference in Clinical Outcomes or Complications: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Am J Sports Med. 2026 01-Feb;():. 10.1177/03635465251360229

Spine
Accuracy and clinical outcomes of TiRobot-assisted pedicle screw fixation for thoracolumbar fractures: a meta-analysis.
J Robot Surg. 2026 01-Feb;():. 10.1007/s11701-026-03214-x

Arthroplasty

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Robotic-assisted patellofemoral arthroplasty shows superior functional outcomes and lower revision rates compared to conventional technique: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2026 01-Feb;():. 10.1007/s00402-025-06166-3

Foot & Ankle
Comparing proximal and distal chevron osteotomy for moderate to severe hallux valgus: A meta-analysis of clinical and radiological outcomes, focusing on hallux valgus angle and intermetatarsal angle.
Foot Ankle Surg. 2026 01-Feb;():. 10.1016/j.fas.2025.07.004

Physical Therapy & Rehab
Effect of neck-specific exercises with and without internet support on cervical range of motion and neck muscle endurance in chronic whiplash-associated disorders: analysis of functional outcomes of a randomized controlled trial.
J Rehabil Med. 2024 01-Jul;():. 10.2340/jrm.v56.34785

General Orthopaedics

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Platelet-Rich Plasma and Its Analogs Do Not Clinically Improve Functional Outcomes 1 Year After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Arthroscopy. 2025 01-Dec;():. 10.1016/j.arthro.2025.06.031

Arthroplasty
A comparison on the clinical outcomes of using intraoperative load sensors versus manual balancing in total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
J Orthop Surg Res. 2025 01-Nov;():. 10.1186/s13018-025-06394-8