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Finnish Centre for Evidence-Based Orthopaedics www.ficebo.com

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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
What do patients really want to know about recovery? Read more about the idea, our collaboration with Aalto University students, and the next steps: www.ficebo.com/post/how-can... Photo source: Aalto University
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
FINCATS is expanding to Tampere University Hospital. The site initiation monitoring visit was successfully completed, and the Tampere team is now getting ready to start patient recruitment in October. Read more about the monitoring visit and the study on our website: www.ficebo.com/post/fincats...
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Meet Leo, research intern at FICEBO! This summer, upper secondary school student Leo worked on developing an online course on evidence-based medicine. #FICEBO #EvidenceBasedMedicine #ResearchInternship
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
We’re very happy to celebrate this milestone with Thomas and congratulate him on earning his PhD! A longer story from the dissertation day will follow soon.
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
FICEBO’s Thomas Ibounig co-authored a new JAMA Internal Medicine review with researchers Romi Haas and Rachelle Buchbinder from Monash University. Read more about the study and Thomas’s upcoming dissertation on our website: www.ficebo.com/post/new-rev...
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
The HARD trial is the first randomized controlled trial to compare first MTP joint fusion with watchful waiting for symptomatic hallux rigidus. Read more about the HARD trial on our website: www.ficebo.com/post/fuse-it... Read the full publication here: www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/...
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Thomas Ibounig, LL, will defend his doctoral dissertation. The full dissertation will be available in Helda from 18 August 2026. More information on the event: tapahtumat.helsinki.fi/en-FI/page/6...
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
The 12-month results of the HARD trial have now been published in Annals of Internal Medicine. Read the full news article here: www.ficebo.com/post/fuse-it...
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Meet Dr. Roope Kalske, Orthopaedic surgeon and PhD student. Roope is balancing life as a spinal surgeon, researcher, husband and father, while going towards an important milestone of his academic career; defending his PhD. Read the full interview on our website: www.ficebo.com/post/roope-k...
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Earlier this spring, the FINCATS team reached an important milestone: the first monitoring for the RCT, site initiation visit (SIV) was completed. After that, the recruitment for the study was permitted to start. #FINCATS #ClinicalTrials #MedicalResearch #StudyRecruitment #MilestoneReached
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
FINCATS Team(People in the post, listed from top left to bottom right): Head: Teppo Järvinen; PI’s, Hand surgeons: Susanna Stjenberg-Salmela, Teemu Karjalainen and Jarkko Jokihaara; Clinical research coordinator: Leena Caravitis; Research coordinators: Saara Raatikainen and Kati Jaatinen.
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
”How does a surgeon end up dedicated to placebo-controlled trials?” - From a condenced interview with Teemu Karjalainen, hosted by Alan Cassels. #FICEBO #EvidenceBasedMedicine #Orthopaedics #MedicalResearch #PlaceboTrial #HealthcareInnovation
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
We welcome one of our newest researchers to the team, Dr. Robert Andersson, bringing fresh perspectives and expertise to drive our work forward. 

Check out his full bio on our website: www.ficebo.com/people/rober...
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
The Studia Medicina event on May 20 focused on domestic violence. Patroned by Mrs. Suzanne Innes-Stubb, the event featured host Dr. and Adjunct Professor Johanna Uittamo, who discussed research surrounding violence among healthcare patients.
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Studia Medicina: Domestic Violence – How to Recognize and Help. This event will take place on Wednesday, May 20th, 2026, from 17:00 to 19:00. you can attend on-site or join via link, more information and link here: www.hus.fi/tapahtumat/s...
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Studia Medicina: Lähisuhdeväkivalta – miten tunnistamme ja autamme Tapahtuma järjestetään keskiviikkona 20.5.2026 klo 17.00–19.00. Voit osallistua tilaisuuteen paikan päällä tai etänä, lisätietoa ja osallistumislinkki täällä: www.hus.fi/tapahtumat/s...
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Studia Medicina: Domestic Violence – How to Recognize and Help. This event will take place on Wednesday, May 20th, 2026, from 17:00 to 19:00. you can attend on-site or join via link, more information and link here: lnkd.in/dhrTJbDQ
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Congratulations to Tappara on the win once again! 🏆 We’re proud to see one of our researchers Raine Sihvonen celebrating with the team as Tappara’s doctor. Our researchers do many things, and supporting sports is one of them! #Tappara #Research #IceHockey #Orthopedics
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
FIN/EN Studia Medicina: Lähisuhdeväkivalta – miten tunnistamme ja autamme Tapahtuma järjestetään keskiviikkona 20.5.2026 klo 17.00–19.00. Voit osallistua tilaisuuteen paikan päällä tai etänä, lisätietoa ja osallistumislinkki täällä: lnkd.in/dhrTJbDQ
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
MedicalResearch.com now interview with Teppo Järvinen, Professor of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Helsinki and HUS. You can find more information about the interview here: medicalresearch.com/nejm-arthros...
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NEJM: Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy Provided No Benefit Over Placebo Surgery and May Worsen Longterm Outcomes
This study contributes to the concept of medical reversal, where widely used treatments are shown to be ineffective or harmful when tested rigorously.
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Studia Medicina: Domestic Violence – How to Recognize and Help. This event will take place on Wednesday, May 20th, 2026, from 17:00 to 19:00. You can attend on-site or join via link, more information and link here: www.hus.fi/tapahtumat/s...
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Studia Medicina: Lähisuhdeväkivalta – miten tunnistamme ja autamme
Miten turvautua lähisuhdeväkivallalta? Tule kuuntelemaan asiantuntijoita Suzanne Innes-Stubbin suojelemaan tilaisuuteen!
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Results published @nejm.org 2013 & 2026 www.ficebo.com/project/fide... Sham surgery FIDELITY trial of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy for degenerative medial meniscal tear in adults. 🔖 Is the meniscectomy worth it? No 💁‍♀️ 👉 www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
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FIDELITY - Finnish Degenerative Meniscus Lesion Study
Efficacy of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM)
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Teppo Järvinen appeared on the popular morning show Huomenta Suomi today to discuss the 10-year results of the FIDELITY trial and comment on the current state of knee surgeries in Finland and internationally. Watch the clip here: www.mtv.fi/lyhyet/e1c35...
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Yleinen polvileikkaus voi olla turha – ja jopa haitallinen
Huomenta Suomen vieraana Helsingin yliopiston professori Teppo Järvinen.
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Teppo Järvinen vieraili tänään Huomenta Suomi -ohjelmassa kertomassa FIDELITY-tutkimuksen 10 vuoden tuloksista, sekä kommentoimassa polvileikkausten nykytilaa Suomessa ja kansainvälisesti. Klippi on katsottavissa täällä: www.mtv.fi/lyhyet/e1c35...
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Yleinen polvileikkaus voi olla turha – ja jopa haitallinen
Huomenta Suomen vieraana Helsingin yliopiston professori Teppo Järvinen.
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
The FIDELITY trial’s 10-year NEJM results are out. In this short interview, PI Teppo Järvinen explains why it matters. Full publication: www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.... #FIDELITYTrial #NEJM #placebosurgery
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
The FIDELITY 10-year results have been published in the New England Journal of Medicine. You can find the full article through the link in the comments. #FIDELITY #NEJM #MedicalResearch
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Raine Sihvonen, Teppo Järvinen, and Pirjo Toivonen looked back on the course of the FIDELITY Trial. Read the full story on our website, link in comments!
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Read more about Simo Taimela on our website. Link in bio.
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
#TBT to one of our most widely recognized publications: the 1-year results of FIDELITY. Find the publication link in the comments.
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
ABC Health Report news podcast interviewed Dr. Thomas Ibounig about ”Imaging for Shoulder injuries”. Listen to the full podcast episode here: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
FICEBO travelled to Norway for an inspiring three-day event once again! Read the full story on our website from the link in the comment ➡️
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Welcoming a new junior researcher Venla-Linnea Karjalainen to the team. Venla-Linnea is a medical student at Tampere University and alongside her medical studies, she works on research in hand surgery and orthopaedics in FICEBO.
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
FICEBO researcher Tuomas Lähdeoja explains the principles of the ARC trial. #ARCTrial #FICEBO
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
In conversation with Jarkko Jokihaara. Interview by Alan Cassels. Read more on our website: www.ficebo.com/post/meet-dr...
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
FICEBO attended the Finnish-Austrian Orthopedic Meeting in Oberlech: Four days of focused scientific exchange in stunning alpine scenery. Read the whole story on our website: www.ficebo.com/post/ficebo-... #research #orthopaedics
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
FICEBO recently joined the Australian Rotator Cuff Trial (ARC)! Read the full project description and watch the video on our website: www.ficebo.com/project/arc #clinicaltrial #research #rct
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
We welcome our newest researcher to the team, Dr Amir Sobhani, bringing fresh perspectives and expertise to drive our work forward. Check out his full bio on our website: www.ficebo.com/people/amir-...
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Milloin valita olkamurtuman hoidoksi ortoosi ja milloin leikkaus? Tutkijamme arvioivat eri hoitomuotojen kustannusvaikuttavuutta FISH-tutkimuksessa, heidän kommenttinsa tuloksista voit lukea HUS uutisesta. ➡️ Verkkosivulla myös linkki alkuperäiseen tutkimusartikkeliin www.hus.fi/ajankohtaist...
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Leikkaushoito on kustannustehokas vaihtoehto olkavarren murtumissa
Tutkimus osoittaa, että olkavarren murtuman leikkaushoito on yhteiskunnalle ortoosia edullisempi vaihtoehto. Lue, miten asiaa tutkittiin.
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Throwback to where FISH started 🔬 In this video, Lasse Rämö shared what it really took to bring a trial from idea to publication in 2020. Watch the full video on the FISH project page: www.ficebo.com/project/fish #Research #RCT #Orthopaedics #ClinicalResearch #Throwback #MedResearch
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Our doctoral researcher Cyrill Suter discusses our latest study on the cost-effectiveness of surgery versus functional bracing for humeral shaft fractures in adults, published in JBJS. Read the full Q&A on our website: www.ficebo.com/post/q-a-wit...
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
We participated in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting again this year! Read the full article about our trip to New Orleans on our website: www.ficebo.com/post/ficebo-... #AAOS2026 #Orthopaedics
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FICEBO Goes New Orleans – AAOS Annual Meeting 2026
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Strong research starts with a respectful and equitable community! Read the news article on our website describing the principles and practices that support equality and anti-discrimination in our research group: www.ficebo.com/post/equalit...
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
You may have noticed a shift in our social media posts lately. That’s because Hongfei has joined our team to help share our research with a wider audience! Read more about Hongfei on our website: www.ficebo.com/people/hongf...
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
“Almost as Common as Grey Hair” Recent study from our group finds that after midlife, rotator cuff changes on MRI are almost as expected as grey hair. Now the lead author Thomas Ibounig explains the recent FIMAGE study findings in depth: www.ficebo.com/post/almost-...
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“Almost as Common as Grey Hair”: New FICEBO study finds that after midlife, rotator cuff changes on MRI are almost as expected as grey hair
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
The FIMAGE study was presented internationally for the first time #AAOS2026 by Thomas Ibounig. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... Key message: Rotator cuff MRI “abnormalities” are present in nearly everyone over 40 — including asymptomatic shoulders.
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Study from the FICEBO - Finnish Centre for Evidence-Based Orthopaedics was presented #AAOS2026. This work, led by PhD student Cyrill Suter, examines the cost‑effectiveness of surgery versus functional bracing for humeral shaft fractures and was published in JBJS. journals.lww.com/jbjsjournal/...
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Listen to the JAMA Internal Medicine Author Interviews podcast episode on "Incidental Rotator Cuff Abnormalities on Magnetic Resonance Imaging" featuring Dr. Thomas Ibounig. edhub.ama-assn.org/jn-learning/...
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Incidental Rotator Cuff Abnormalities on Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Interview with Thomas Ibounig, MD, author of Incidental Rotator Cuff Abnormalities on Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Brian T. Feeley, MD, author of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Abnormalities and Incidental Age-Related Changes. Hosted by Eve Rittenberg, MD.
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
In this testing & data obsessed time, studies like this good reminder often useless & harmful! Over 40? Your rotator cuff probably looks a little rough www.sciencenews.org/article/shou... Study: "RC abnormalities nearly universal after age 40 years & routine imaging should NOT guide diagnosis..."
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Over 40? Your rotator cuff probably looks a little rough
MRI scans of over 600 Finnish adults found that nearly all had frayed, torn or otherwise abnormal rotator cuffs — yet most had no symptoms.
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FICEBO @ficebo.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
New study produced by FICEBO. Rotator cuff abnormalities often represent normal age-related changes rather than disease. This study questions the clinical value of routine imaging for shoulder pain jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... @alancassels.bsky.social @generalortho.bsky.social @jama.com
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Incidental Rotator Cuff Abnormalities on Magnetic Resonance Imaging
This cross-sectional study assesses the prevalence of shoulder rotator cuff abnormalities in a general Finnish population and whether diagnostic imaging should guide diagnosis or treatment of atraumat...
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