2.1. Analysis.
Comparison 2 Longitudinal epineurotomy plus oral steroids versus oral steroids alone, Outcome 1 Median sensory improvement after two years.
Median sensory improvement after two years | ||||
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Study | Surgery plus oral steroid group | Steroid alone group | Test | Outcome |
Boucher 1999 | 25% median improvement | 20% median improvement | Tukey box plot test | No significant difference at 5% level |