OE Journal.
Vol. 14 | Iss. 5 | March 2026
Contemporary musculoskeletal care is being reshaped by comparative evaluations of operative approaches, perioperative analgesic strategies and biologic adjuncts designed to speed recovery, reduce pain and minimize complications. Research examines nerve blocks, extended‑release local anesthetics, systemic hemostatic options and device‑based neuromodulation for persistent postoperative pain, while orthobiologic therapies — platelet concentrates, fibrin matrices and viscosupplementation — are tested against one another for symptom relief and tissue healing. Rehabilitation and conservative options such as hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, balance training, digital therapeutics and targeted nutritional support after fracture recur, alongside pragmatic work on wound management, alignment philosophy and return‑to‑play risks. High‑quality comparative trials and meta‑analyses are gradually refining choices about safety, function and long‑term outcomes for patients and athletes.
Original Content.
ACE Reports.
Arthroplasty
AAOS 2026: Ascorbic Acid Reduces the Hidden Blood Loss After Total Hip Arthroplasty
AAOS 2026: Duloxetine Does Not Reduce Opioid Use Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
AAOS 2026: Impact of Intraosseous Morphine on Pain Control in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty
AAOS 2026: Kinematic and Mechanical Alignment Result in Similar Outcomes in Total Knee Arthroplasty
AAOS 2026: No Effect of Extended Oral TXA After Total Knee Arthroplasty on Pain and Range of Motion
AAOS 2026: Percutaneous 60-Day Nerve Stimulation After TKA In Patients with Persistent Post-Op Pain
AAOS 2026: Skin Closure Using Barbed vs. Interrupted Sutures on Wound Healing in TKA
AAOS 2026: Surgeon-Performed, Intra-Operative Adductor Canal Blocks in Same-Day Discharge TKA
AAOS 2026: Wound Protectors Reduce Bacterial Colonization & Soft Tissue Damage During TSA
Comparison of Hydrofibre and Standard Dressings in Postoperative Knee and Hip Arthroplasty Wounds
Front Surg. 2025 01-Dec;():. 10.3389/fsurg.2025.1684840
Front Surg. 2025 01-Dec;():. 10.3389/fsurg.2025.1684840
Robot-Assisted Total vs. Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty
Turk J Surg. 2025 01-Dec;():. 10.47717/turkjsurg.2025.2025-5-14
Turk J Surg. 2025 01-Dec;():. 10.47717/turkjsurg.2025.2025-5-14
Foot & Ankle
AAOS 2026: Single-Shot Liposomal Bupivacaine vs. Liposomal Bupivacaine Combined with Dexamethasone
Balance Training with Visual Occlusion on Posture Control in Patients with Chronic Ankle Instability
PM R. 2025 01-Dec;():. 10.1002/pmrj.13413
PM R. 2025 01-Dec;():. 10.1002/pmrj.13413
Chevron vs. Scarf Osteotomy for Hallus Valgus: A Meta-Analysis
Front Surg. 2025 01-Dec;():. 10.3389/fsurg.2025.1665319
Front Surg. 2025 01-Dec;():. 10.3389/fsurg.2025.1665319
General Orthopaedics
AAOS 2026: Anatomic Double-Bundle or Anatomic Single-Bundle ACL Reconstruction 14-year Follow-Up
AAOS 2026: Best Method of Tranexamic Acid Administration in Extracapsular Hip Fractures
Lateral Decubitus Position vs. Anterolateral in Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty After Femoral Neck Fracture
Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2025 01-Nov;():. 10.1007/s00590-025-04566-0
Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2025 01-Nov;():. 10.1007/s00590-025-04566-0
Hand & Wrist
Osteoarthritis
Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Placebo or Corticosteroid For Knee Osteoarthritis
J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2025 01-Mar;():. 10.1016/j.jcot.2024.102870
J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2025 01-Mar;():. 10.1016/j.jcot.2024.102870
Effects of TENS with Improving Pain & Muscle Strength in Older Adults with Mild Knee Osteoarthritis
Sci Rep. 2025 01-Nov;():. 10.1038/s41598-025-23670-z
Sci Rep. 2025 01-Nov;():. 10.1038/s41598-025-23670-z
Platelet rich plasma compared to viscosupplementation in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis
J Exp Orthop. 2025 01-Jul;():. 10.1002/jeo2.70335
J Exp Orthop. 2025 01-Jul;():. 10.1002/jeo2.70335
Pediatric Orthopaedics
Peri-Operative
Combined lumbar plexus and quadratus lumborum block via Shamrock approach in total hip arthroplasty
Trials. 2025 01-Nov;():. 10.1186/s13063-025-09195-w
Trials. 2025 01-Nov;():. 10.1186/s13063-025-09195-w
Effect of Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block with Liposomal Bupivacaine After Hip Fracture Surgery
Drug Des Devel Ther. 2025 01-Nov;():. 10.2147/DDDT.S539156
Drug Des Devel Ther. 2025 01-Nov;():. 10.2147/DDDT.S539156
Effect of Pericapsular Nerve Group Block for Hip Fracture Pain Management
BMC Emerg Med. 2025 01-Nov;():. 10.1186/s12873-025-01401-x
BMC Emerg Med. 2025 01-Nov;():. 10.1186/s12873-025-01401-x
Equivalence of oral and intravenous tranexamic acid in knee arthroplasty
Int J Surg. 2026 01-Jan;():. 10.1097/JS9.0000000000003347
Int J Surg. 2026 01-Jan;():. 10.1097/JS9.0000000000003347
Physical Therapy & Rehab
AAOS 2026: Creatine and HMB-Enriched Protein Supplementation for Hip Fracture Recovery
AAOS 2026: Novel Digital Therapeutic for Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain
Effect of Manipulation With Movement and Muscle Energy Technique in Elderly With Knee Osteoarthritis
J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2025 01-Nov;():. 10.1177/10538127251328541
J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2025 01-Nov;():. 10.1177/10538127251328541
Shoulder & Elbow
AAOS 2026: Effect of Leukocyte-Rich Platelet-Rich Plasma & Allodermal Matrix Injection on Tendons
Effect of Epinephrine-Infused Irrigation Fluid On Visual Clarity In Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2025 01-Dec;():. 10.1007/s00590-025-04605-w
Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2025 01-Dec;():. 10.1007/s00590-025-04605-w
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Combined With PRP and Exercise for Lateral Epicondylitis
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2025 01-Aug;():. 10.1016/j.apmr.2025.01.420
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2025 01-Aug;():. 10.1016/j.apmr.2025.01.420