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. 2011 Dec 21;2011:1902.
Ref (type) Population Outcome, Interventions Results and statistical analysis Effect size Favours
Recurrence
[8]
Systematic review
140 people
Data from 1 RCT
Recurrence rate 12 months
27/78 (35%) with compression
14/62 (22%) with no compression

RR 1.53
95% CI 0.88 to 2.66
P = 0.13
Not significant
[8]
Systematic review
140 people
Data from 1 RCT
Mean ulcer-free weeks 12 months
20.1 weeks with compression
14.2 weeks with no compression

Difference: 5.9 weeks
95% CI 1.2 weeks to 10.5 weeks
Effect size not calculated compression