Comparison 5. Bandage versus removable splint for buckle or minimally‐displaced fractures.

Outcome or subgroup title	No. of studies	No. of participants	Statistical method	Effect size
1 Functional disabilities at 4 to 6 weeks	1		Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	Totals not selected
1.1 No problems reported	1		Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
1.2 No problems or only limited disability	1		Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
2 Pain VAS 0 to 100 (higher = worse pain) during device use	1		Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)	Totals not selected
3 Pain: regular analgesic required	1		Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	Totals not selected
4 Complications	1		Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	Totals not selected
4.1 Increase in deformity	1		Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
4.2 Grip strength "not quite normal" at 4 to 6 weeks	1		Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
4.3 Stiffness at 4 to 6 weeks	1		Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	0.0 [0.0, 0.0]