Projects

FICEBO’s core is placebo-surgery trials, with multiple active projects and more in the pipeline. We also address critical musculoskeletal issues through diverse research initiatives.

Multiple designs

Biomarkers for predicting acute compartment syndrome in patients with traumatic tibial fractures

Ambulatory Care vs Overnight Hospitalization After Anterior Surgery for Cervical Radiculopathy

RCT (placebo-surgery)

Efficacy of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM)

Observational cohort

Concordance between shoulder symptoms, clinical findings, and imaging.

Prospective cohort

Concordance between shoulder symptoms, clinical findings, and imaging.

RCT (placebo-surgery)

Efficacy of arthroscopic subacromial decompression on shoulder symptoms

RCT (placebo-surgery)

Efficacy of microdiscectomy on sciatica

Multiple designs

Secondary prevention of domestic violence

Irrigation vs. No irrigation after evacuation of chronic subdural haematoma

RCT (Placebo-surgery)

Efficacy of trapeziectomy on CMC1 osteoarthritis

RCT (placebo-surgery)

Efficacy of osteochondroplasty on femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)

Umbrella project

Which medical interventions are worth it – Cost-effectiveness and sustainability of medical interventions?

Surgery vs. Functional bracing for humeral shaft fracture

Cross-sectional and prospective cohorts

Validation of patient-reported outcomes for shoulder symptoms

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