[HTML][HTML] Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy versus sham surgery for a degenerative meniscal tear

R Sihvonen, M Paavola, A Malmivaara… - … England Journal of …, 2013 - Mass Medical Soc
Background Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy is one of the most common orthopedic
procedures, yet rigorous evidence of its efficacy is lacking. Methods We conducted a …

Double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using hamstring autografts and bioabsorbable interference screw fixation: prospective, randomized, clinical …

T Järvelä, AS Moisala, R Sihvonen… - … American Journal of …, 2008 - journals.sagepub.com
Background Conventional anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction techniques have
focused on restoration of the anterome-dial bundle only, which, however, may be insufficient …

[HTML][HTML] Blinded interpretation of study results can feasibly and effectively diminish interpretation bias

TLN Järvinen, R Sihvonen, M Bhandari… - Journal of clinical …, 2014 - Elsevier
Objective Controversial and misleading interpretation of data from randomized trials is
common. How to avoid misleading interpretation has received little attention. Herein, we …

Mechanical symptoms and arthroscopic partial meniscectomy in patients with degenerative meniscus tear: a secondary analysis of a randomized trial

R Sihvonen, M Englund, A Turkiewicz… - Annals of internal …, 2016 - acpjournals.org
Background: Recent evidence shows that arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) offers no
benefit over conservative treatment of patients with a degenerative meniscus tear. However …

[HTML][HTML] Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy versus placebo surgery for a degenerative meniscus tear: a 2-year follow-up of the randomised controlled trial

R Sihvonen, M Paavola, A Malmivaara… - Annals of the …, 2018 - ard.bmj.com
Objective To assess if arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) is superior to placebo
surgery in the treatment of patients with degenerative tear of the medial meniscus. Methods …

Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy for a degenerative meniscus tear: a 5 year follow-up of the placebo-surgery controlled FIDELITY (Finnish Degenerative Meniscus …

R Sihvonen, M Paavola, A Malmivaara… - British journal of sports …, 2020 - bjsm.bmj.com
Objectives To assess the long-term effects of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) on
the development of radiographic knee osteoarthritis, and on knee symptoms and function, at …

Changes in rates of arthroscopy due to degenerative knee disease and traumatic meniscal tears in Finland and Sweden

VM Mattila, R Sihvonen, J Paloneva… - Acta …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Background and purpose—Knee arthroscopy is commonly performed to treat degenerative
knee disease symptoms and traumatic meniscal tears. We evaluated whether the recent …

Osteochondroplasty and labral repair for the treatment of young adults with femoroacetabular impingement: a randomized controlled trial

… Impingement Randomized Controlled … - … American Journal of …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition known to cause hip pain in
young adults. Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of the surgical correction of FAI via …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical symptoms as an indication for knee arthroscopy in patients with degenerative meniscus tear: a prospective cohort study

R Sihvonen, M Englund, A Turkiewicz… - Osteoarthritis and …, 2016 - Elsevier
Objective According to prevailing consensus, patients with mechanical symptoms are those
considered to most likely benefit from arthroscopic surgery. The aim of this study was to …

Uni-and bipolar hemiarthroplasty with a modern cemented femoral component provides elderly patients with displaced femoral neck fractures with equal functional …

K Kanto, R Sihvonen, A Eskelinen… - Archives of orthopaedic …, 2014 - Springer
Introduction The choice between unipolar and bipolar hemiarthroplasty for treatment of
displaced intracapsular femoral neck fractures in elderly patients still remains controversial …