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Flexor tendon repair splints: long, short, mini no different
Editor's Pick: Comparative effectiveness of three splints for rehabilitation after finger flexor tendon repair (FIRST): randomised controlled trial (BMJ, 2026)
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Welcome to This Week in Orthopedics. This week we're covering 10 notable papers spanning implant and fixation choices in hip and shoulder surgery, long-term durability and infection after joint procedures, and what really drives outcomes in soft tissue repair and sports medicine. Let's dive in.
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