Traumatology and Surgery: top review articles from Indian journals

The 30 narrative reviews from Indian journals in 2026 most worth a resident's time in Traumatology and Surgery, ranked by how useful each is for exams and practice and by the standing of the journal. Each title opens the article on the journal's own website.

Reviews 30

1. Understanding and treatment of aseptic femoral shaft nonunion: Biological and mechanical perspectives
Ashok S. Gavaskar · Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma, May 2026Read article
2. Histopathology: An investigation so valuable but often neglected in orthopaedic infections
Vikas Agashe, Mrinal Mallya, Aditya Menon · Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma, Aug 2026Read article
3. Neglected proximal humerus fracture nonunion: A narrative review
Dheenadhayalan Jayaramaraju, M. Hemraj Bhasker, B Roy Wilson Armstrong et al. · Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma, Aug 2026Read article
4. Tibial diaphyseal malunion: A problem-oriented approach to assessment and correction
Anil Regmi · Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma, Aug 2026Read article
5. Haemorrhage control and definitive fixation strategies in unstable pelvic ring fractures: Integrating damage control and endovascular techniques A narrative review
Mohammed Tanvir Shah, Shuheda Khatun Shah, Muhammed Monjur Ahmed et al. · Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma, Sep 2026Read article
6. Emergency Management of Pelvic Ring Injuries: Contemporary Concepts in Resuscitation and Haemorrhage Control
Ashok S. Gavaskar, Kirubakaran Pattabiraman · Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, Sep 2026Read article
7. Intra-articular and extra-articular malunion of proximal tibia: Assessment and management
Srinivas Kasha, Ranjith Kumar Yalamanchili, GPRK Rohit et al. · Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma, Jan 2026Read article
8. Initial assessment of suspected cervical spine fracture in the emergency department: A contemporary narrative review
Mohammed Tanvir Shah, Shuheda Khatun Shah, Muhammed Monjur Ahmed · Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma, Sep 2026Read article
9. Treatment of spinal tuberculosis- Evolution in last 50 years
Anil Kumar Jain, Pragya Jain · Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma, Dec 2026Read article
10. Which PROM Should Be Used to Address the Right Domain of Interest After ACL-R: A Comprehensive Review
Jonathan Lettner, Niklas Drews, Mikhail Salzmann et al. · Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, Jan 2026Read article
11. Recurrent prosthetic joint infections: A review of evaluation, management, and outcomes
Cole Tessendorf, Curtis Hartman, Kevin L. Garvin et al. · Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma, Nov 2026Read article
12. Missed Orthopaedic Emergencies: Lessons Learned from Diagnostic Pitfalls and a Practical Framework for Early Recognition
Janki Sharan Bhadani, John Mukhopadhaya · Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, Oct 2026Read article
13. Distal humerus nonunion in adults: Management strategies and contemporary outcomes
Janki Sharan Bhadani, John Mukhopadhaya · Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma, Jul 2026Read article
14. Perioperative Delirium Prevention in Hip Fracture Surgery: An Orthopedic- Centered Review of Non-Pharmacologic Strategies
Pranav Krish, Michelle Raja, Allison J. Lewis et al. · Journal of Orthopaedics, Aug 2026Read article
15. Femoral diaphysis malunion: An overview
Marco Pes, Yahya Ibrahim, Nikhil Pandit et al. · Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma, Jun 2026Read article
16. A narrative review on fascial plane blocks – Part B: Clinical applications, practical considerations, and future directions
Santosh Kumar Sharma, Kartik Sonawane, Tuhin Mistry · Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, Jan 2026Read article
17. Distal femoral malunion: Biomechanical drivers, fixation strategies and the role of fixator assisted correction
Jonathan James D'souza, Nicholas Peterson · Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma, Jun 2026Read article
18. Arthroscopic repair of meniscal root tears: Current evidence and future directions
Sai Surya Dinesh Pydi, Utkarsh Kumar Reddy Gopavaram, Anil Kumar Kotteda · Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma, Jun 2026Read article
19. Chronic posterior shoulder dislocation: Current evidence, treatment options, and a decision-making algorithm
Raju Vaishya, Ayaz Saiyed, Abhishek Vaish et al. · Journal of Orthopaedics, Jul 2026Read article
20. Non-Surgical Therapies for Knee Osteoarthritis: Current Evidence and Emerging Strategies
Sofia Habib, Yasha Habis, Labib Chebli et al. · Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, Jul 2026Read article
21. Laparoscopic Management of Pancreatic Pseudocysts
Baiju Senadhipan · Journal of Digestive Endoscopy, Mar 2026Read article
22. The (R)evolution of the anterior approach to the hip joint
Murali Sayana, Mohammed Alamin, Khalid Merghani · Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma, Oct 2026Read article
23. Operating microscope versus surgical loupes for upper limb peripheral nerve repair: what does current evidence show? A narrative review
Bastien Roche, Hugo Pelet, Hubert Caignol et al. · Journal of Hand and Microsurgery, Sep 2026Read article
24. Glenoid options in anatomic shoulder replacement: current concepts
Garrett R. Jackson, Peter Serour, Alexander B. Alvero et al. · Journal of Hand and Microsurgery, Jan 2026Read article
25. Controversies in management of floating lateral mass fractures of subaxial cervical spine: a narrative review
Ratko Yurac, Andrei Joaquim, Sebastian Bigdon et al. · Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma, Feb 2026Read article
26. The forgotten scapula fracture: Challenges in delayed presentation
Ram Chidambaram · Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma, Nov 2026Read article
27. Management options in early-onset scoliosis: A summary of current evidence
Akashdeep Singh Bali, Nishank Mehta, Bhavuk Garg · Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma, Jun 2026Read article
28. Total hip arthroplasty after hip preservation surgery: Outcomes and challenges
Mantu Jain, Kulbhushan Kamboj, Harshal Sakale · Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma, Sep 2026Read article
29. Surgical approaches, techniques and knowledge gaps in the management of osteoporotic vertebral fractures in the thoracic and lumbar spine: A Narrative review
Martin Holas, Gaston Camino-Willhuber, Julian Scherer et al. · Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma, Nov 2026Read article
30. Current evidence on non-surgical therapies for Dupuytren's disease: A clinical review
Irene Amigo, Carlos Heras-Palou · Journal of Hand and Microsurgery, May 2026Read article