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Osteoarthritis
Do growth factor injections outperform hyaluronic acid in knee osteoarthritis? A meta-analysis of RCTs

Arthroplasty
2-year results of robotic-assisted functionally aligned vs. conventional mechanically aligned total knee arthroplasty – A randomized controlled trial

Peri-Operative
Effectiveness of Preoperative Skin Cleansing for Bacterial Contamination during Arthroscopic Shoulder and Knee Procedures: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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

Arthroplasty
Kinematic alignment in robotic total knee arthroplasty: A randomized comparative study of five-year outcomes

Physical Therapy & Rehab
The effect of Tai Chi on knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analyses of 13 randomized controlled trials.
J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2026 01-Jul;():. 10.1177/10538127261424311

Arthroplasty
Ultrasound-Guided Femoral Nerve Block with Esketamine Adjuvant for Postoperative Analgesia in Total Knee Arthroplasty-A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial.
Drug Des Devel Ther. 2026 01-Jul;():. 10.2147/DDDT.S609966

Shoulder & Elbow

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Platelet-rich plasma provides modest but durable functional benefit over corticosteroid for rotator cuff tendinopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2026 07-Sep;():. 10.1002/ksa.70416

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

Osteoarthritis
The effect of pregabalin on pain and function in knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Inflammopharmacology. 2026 07-Sep;():. 10.1007/s10787-026-02344-w

Physical Therapy & Rehab
Virtual Reality-assisted Physiotherapeutic Training for Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 07-Sep;():. 10.1097/PHM.0000000000002914

Osteoarthritis

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.

Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Int J Rheum Dis. 2026 07-Sep;():. 10.1111/1756-185x.70827

Osteoarthritis
Comparative Clinical Effectiveness of Intra-Articular Leukocyte-Rich Platelet-Rich Plasma and Hyaluronic Acid in Treating Knee Osteoarthritis Pain: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Arch Rehabil Res Clin Transl. 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.1016/j.arrct.2025.100573

Physical Therapy & Rehab
Effects of Strengthening-Based Home Exercise Program on Pain and Function in Knee Osteoarthritis: Phase I Results of a Two-Phase Randomized Controlled Trial.
Health Sci Rep. 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.1002/hsr2.72705

Arthroplasty
Preoperative High-Intensity Strength Training and Outcomes After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Sports Health. 2026 01-Jul;():. 10.1177/19417381251388638

Osteoarthritis
Effect of Physical Therapy on Inflammatory Biomarkers in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
J Clin Med. 2026 01-Jul;():. 10.3390/jcm15135288

Physical Therapy & Rehab
Effects of Music Therapy on Perioperative Anxiety, Physiological Stress, and Postoperative Recovery in Patients Undergoing Knee Arthroscopy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
J Perianesth Nurs. 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.1016/j.jopan.2025.10.008

Osteoarthritis
Effect of tele-rehabilitation on health outcomes in overweight and obese elderly women with locomotor disabilities from knee osteoarthritis: A randomised controlled trial.
Hong Kong Physiother J. 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.1142/S101370252650006X

Osteoarthritis
Electroacupuncture for knee osteoarthritis: a multicentre randomised controlled trial assessing symptomatic and structural efficacy.
EClinicalMedicine. 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.1016/j.eclinm.2026.103982