OrthoEvidence - ACE Reports

Shoulder & Elbow
Plasma-Rich Plasma Does Not Improve Pain or Function in Patients with Lateral Epicondylitis Compared to Placebo

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

Sports Medicine
Effect of Plyometric Training on Neuromuscular Function after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Meta-analysis of Multi-dimensional Outcomes.
Niger Postgrad Med J. 2026 01-Jan;():. 10.4103/npmj.npmj_348_25

Sports Medicine

This study has been identified as potentially high impact. OE's AI-driven High Impact metric estimates the influence a paper is likely to have by integrating signals from both the journal in which it is published and the scientific content of the article itself. Developed using state-of-the-art natural language processing, the OE High Impact model more accurately predicts a study's future citation performance than journal impact factor alone. This enables earlier recognition of clinically meaningful research and helps readers focus on articles most likely to shape future practice.

Does the Addition of a Lateral Extra-articular Procedure to a Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Result in Superior Functional and Clinical Outcomes? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Am J Sports Med. 2025 01-Sep;():. 10.1177/03635465241304781

Spine
Effect of Lumbar Erector Spinae Plane Blocks After Lumbar Fusion Surgery: A Randomized Control Trial.
Clin Spine Surg. 2025 01-Dec;():. 10.1097/BSD.0000000000001767

Arthroplasty
Perineural dexamethasone effectively prolongs anaesthesic block duration in total hip arthroplasty, reduces opioid consumption, and does not compromise motor function, nerve integrity, or glycaemic control.
Int Orthop. 2025 01-Aug;():. 10.1007/s00264-025-06578-1

Foot & Ankle
Isokinetic eccentric vs. concentric training for functional ankle instability: a randomized controlled trial.
J Orthop Surg Res. 2025 01-Aug;():. 10.1186/s13018-025-06194-0

Shoulder & Elbow
AAOS 2024 best paper in the shoulder and elbow classification: watchful waiting provides higher value with similar functional outcomes to physical therapy for frozen shoulder: a prospective randomized controlled trial.
J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2025 01-Jun;():. 10.1016/j.jse.2024.09.017

Spine
The effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training on lumbar function and muscle performance in sedentary women with lower back pain: a randomized controlled trial.
BMC Womens Health. 2025 01-Mar;():. 10.1186/s12905-025-03644-z

Spine
Efficacy of an Opioid-Sparing Perioperative Multimodal Analgesia Protocol on Posterior Lumbar Fusion in a Hispanic Population: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2023 01-Sep;():. 10.5435/JAAOS-D-22-00878

A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Headless Full Thread Screws and Headed Partial Thread Screws for Subtalar Fusion

Spine
Impact of fixed-point rotational reduction of the spine on pain scores and lower limb motor function in patients with lumbar facet joint disorder.
BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2025 01-Apr;():. 10.1186/s12891-024-08139-w

Spine
Comparison Between Relative Efficacy of Erector Spinae Plane Block and Caudal Epidural Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Lumbar Fusion Surgery- A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study.
Global Spine J. 2025 01-Mar;():. 10.1177/21925682231203653

Spine
Laminoplasty Versus Laminectomy and Posterior Fusion for Cervical Myelopathy: A Metaanalysis of Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes

Spine
Evaluation of the use of tranexamic acid in the postoperative period in patients with scoliosis undergoing posterior fusion.
Neurosurg Rev. 2024 01-Aug;():. 10.1007/s10143-024-02599-3

Shoulder & Elbow
An isolated bioinductive repair vs sutured repair for full-thickness rotator cuff tears: 2-year results of a double blinded, randomized controlled trial.
J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2024 01-Sep;():. 10.1016/j.jse.2024.03.043

Shoulder & Elbow
The effects of telemedicine on Rotator cuff-related shoulder function and pain symptoms: a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.
J Orthop Surg Res. 2024 01-Aug;():. 10.1186/s13018-024-04986-4

Spine

This study has been identified as potentially high impact. OE's AI-driven High Impact metric estimates the influence a paper is likely to have by integrating signals from both the journal in which it is published and the scientific content of the article itself. Developed using state-of-the-art natural language processing, the OE High Impact model more accurately predicts a study's future citation performance than journal impact factor alone. This enables earlier recognition of clinically meaningful research and helps readers focus on articles most likely to shape future practice.

Intravenous Ketorolac Substantially Reduces Opioid Use and Length of Stay After Lumbar Fusion: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2024 01-Jan;():. 10.1097/BRS.0000000000004831

Arthroplasty

This study has been identified as potentially high impact. OE's AI-driven High Impact metric estimates the influence a paper is likely to have by integrating signals from both the journal in which it is published and the scientific content of the article itself. Developed using state-of-the-art natural language processing, the OE High Impact model more accurately predicts a study's future citation performance than journal impact factor alone. This enables earlier recognition of clinically meaningful research and helps readers focus on articles most likely to shape future practice.

Elbow hemiarthroplasty and total elbow arthroplasty provided a similar functional outcome for unreconstructable distal humeral fractures in patients aged 60 years or older: a multicenter randomized controlled trial.
J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2024 01-Feb;():. 10.1016/j.jse.2023.08.026