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Validity and generalizability of findings of randomized controlled trials on arthroscopic partial meniscectomy of the knee by Malmivaara, A.

“…The validity and generalizability of evidence from trials on arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) for a ruptured meniscus of the knee has been debated in…”
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Pros and Cons of Randomized Controlled Trials and Benchmarking Controlled Trials in Rehabilitation: An Academic Debate within the European Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine by Malmivaara, A, Zampolini, M, Stam, H, Gutenbrunner, C

“…The European Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine (EARM) held a debate in Hannover, Germany, on 1st of September 2016 on the pros  and cons of randomized…”
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Negative Pressure Wound Therapy: a Systematic Review on Effectiveness and Safety by Vikatmaa, P, Juutilainen, V, Kuukasjärvi, P, Malmivaara, A

“…Abstract Objectives We reviewed the use of negative pressure wound treatment (NPWT) for problematic wounds. Methods A systematic literature review was…”
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Effectiveness of three interventions for secondary prevention of low back pain in the occupational health setting - a randomised controlled trial with a natural course control by Rantonen, J, Karppinen, J, Vehtari, A, Luoto, S, Viikari-Juntura, E, Hupli, M, Malmivaara, A, Taimela, S

“…We assessed the effectiveness of three interventions that were aimed to reduce non-acute low back pain (LBP) related symptoms in the occupational health…”
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Chapter 3. European guidelines for the management of acute nonspecific low back pain in primary care by van Tulder, Maurits, Becker, Annette, Bekkering, Trudy, Breen, Alan, del Real, Maria Teresa Gil, Hutchinson, Allen, Koes, Bart, Laerum, Even, Malmivaara, Antti

“…Issue Title: COST B13: European guidelines for the management of low back pain…”
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Exercise therapy for treatment of non-specific low back pain by Hayden, J A, van Tulder, M W, Malmivaara, A, Koes, B W

“…Exercise therapy is widely used as an intervention in low-back pain. To evaluate the effectiveness of exercise therapy in adult non-specific acute, subacute…”
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Multidisciplinary bio-psycho-social rehabilitation for chronic low back pain by Guzmán, J, Esmail, R, Karjalainen, K, Malmivaara, A, Irvin, E, Bombardier, C

“…Chronic low back pain is, in many countries, the main cause of long term disability in middle age. Patients with chronic low back pain are often referred for…”
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Mobility devices to promote activity and participation: a systematic review by Salminen, Anna-Liisa, Brandt, Ase, Samuelsson, Kersti, Töytäri, Outi, Malmivaara, Antti

“…To determine the effectiveness of mobility device interventions in terms of activity and participation for people with mobility limitations. Systematic review…”
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Outcome of non-invasive treatment modalities on back pain: an evidence-based review by van Tulder, Maurits W, Koes, Bart, Malmivaara, Antti

“…At present, there is an increasing international trend towards evidence-based health care. The field of low back pain (LBP) research in primary care is an…”
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Cost-effectiveness of providing patients with information on managing mild low-back symptoms in an occupational health setting by Rantonen, J, Karppinen, J, Vehtari, A, Luoto, S, Viikari-Juntura, E, Hupli, M, Malmivaara, A, Taimela, S

“…Evidence shows that low back specific patient information is effective in sub-acute low back pain (LBP), but effectiveness and cost-effectiveness (CE) of…”
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Cost-utility of bariatric surgery for morbid obesity in Finland by Mäklin, S., Malmivaara, A., Linna, M., Victorzon, M., Koivukangas, V., Sintonen, H.

“…Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the cost–utility of bariatric surgery (gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy and gastric banding) compared with…”
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Multidisciplinary rehabilitation for chronic low back pain: systematic review by Guzmán, Jaime, Esmail, Rosmin, Karjalainen, Kaija, Malmivaara, Antti, Irvin, Emma, Bombardier, Claire

“…Abstract Objective: To assess the effect of multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation on clinically relevant outcomes in patients with chronic low back…”
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Surgical versus conservative interventions for anterior cruciate ligament ruptures in adults by Linko, E, Harilainen, A, Malmivaara, A, Seitsalo, S

“…Anterior cruciate ligament rupture is a common knee injury. Surgical treatment, usually involving reconstruction of the ligament, is widely used especially in…”
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Comparing ischaemic stroke in six European countries. The EuroHOPE register study by Malmivaara, A., Meretoja, A., Peltola, M., Numerato, D., Heijink, R., Engelfriet, P., Wild, S. H., Belicza, É., Bereczki, D., Medin, E., Goude, F., Boncoraglio, G., Tatlisumak, T., Seppälä, T., Häkkinen, U.

“…Background and purpose The incidence of hospitalizations, treatment and case fatality of ischaemic stroke were assessed utilizing a comprehensive multinational…”
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Compression Therapy Versus Surgery in the Treatment of Patients with Varicose Veins: A RCT by Sell, H, Vikatmaa, P, Albäck, A, Lepäntalo, M, Malmivaara, A, Mahmoud, O, Venermo, M

“…Objective Superficial venous reflux and varicose veins are common. The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to assess effectiveness of compression…”
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Shoulder Capsular Surgery in Finland Between 1999 and 2008: A Nationwide Register Analysis by Kavaja, L., Malmivaara, A., Lähdeoja, T., Remes, V., Sund, R., Paavola, M.

“…Background and Aims: Shoulder capsular surgery is nowadays usually performed arthroscopically, and the proportion of arthroscopic method has rapidly increased…”
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Systematic review of hospital-wide complication registries by Saarinen, I, Malmivaara, A, Miikki, R, Kaipia, A

“…An institutional registry covering all surgical specialties could be an implementation tool in quality benchmarking between hospitals and aid determination of…”
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The risk and time trends for reoperations after surgery for degenerative cervical spine disease between 1999 and 2015 in Finland by Kotkansalo, A., Leinonen, V., Korajoki, M., Korhonen, K., Rinne, J., Malmivaara, A.

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The effectiveness of two active interventions compared to self-care advice in employees with non-acute low back symptoms: a randomised, controlled trial with a 4-year follow-up in the occupational health setting by Rantonen, J, Luoto, S, Vehtari, A, Hupli, M, Karppinen, J, Malmivaara, A, Taimela, S

“…ObjectiveEvaluate the effectiveness of two active interventions, aimed at secondary prevention of low back pain (LBP), in occupational health.MethodsWe…”
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Compression Therapy Versus Surgery in the Treatment of Patients With Varicose Veins: A RCT by Sell, H, Vikatmaa, P, Albäck, A, Lepäntalo, M, Malmivaara, A, Mahmoud, O, Venermo, M

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