Finnish Centre for Evidence-Based Orthopedics
Rethinking surgery for a sustainable future.
Evidence. Courage. Change.
Because uncomfortable questions lead to better answers.
FICEBO is an academic research group pioneering placebo-controlled surgical trials. We ask the uncomfortable questions—to create safer, more effective, and truly evidence-based surgical practices.
Since 2002, FICEBO has been at the forefront of evidence-based medicine, conducting research that challenges deeply held medical beliefs. Our principle is simple: only practices proven effective should be offered to patients.
Our research projects
FICEBO’s core is placebo-surgery trials, with multiple active projects in progress. We also address critical musculoskeletal issues through diverse research initiatives.
Our contributions to science
To us, cutting-edge research means that it is of the highest quality and focuses on issues that matter to the patients and the society at large.
To date, our findings have already influenced clinical guidelines worldwide and gained significant coverage in mainstream media.
100+
Publications
20,000+
Citations
FIDELITY: Fake knee surgery as good as real procedure
FISH: Surgery vs functional bracing in the treatment of humeral shaft fractures
FIMPACT: How effective is arthroscopic subacromial decompression for shoulder symptoms?
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