Table 5.
Data analysis for comparison of fix or not in low syndesmotic injuries
| Outcome measurement | Studies | Patients | Statistical method | Effect size | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01. Ankle dorsiflexion | 1 | 24 | Mean difference IV, fixed, 95 % CI | −1.0 [−8.01, 6.01] | 0.78 |
| 02. Ankle plantarflexion | 1 | 24 | Mean difference IV, fixed, 95 % CI | 5 [−1.25, 11.25] | 0.12 |
| 03. OMS score | 1 | 24 | Mean difference IV, fixed, 95 % CI | −4.0 [−54.12, 46.12] | 0.88 |
| 04. VAS score | 1 | 24 | Mean difference IV, fixed, 95 % CI | −14.2 [−29.91, 1.51] | 0.08 |
| 05. Complication | 1 | 45 | Odds ratio M-H, fixed, 95 % CI | 0.25 [0.01, 5.54] | 0.38 |
CI confidence interval, OMS Olerud–Molander score, VAS visual analogue scale