Comparison 1. Functional (taping) vs immobilization (POP splinting with immobilization of MCP and wrist joint).

Outcome or subgroup title	No. of studies	No. of participants	Statistical method	Effect size
1 Not fully satisfied at final follow up	1		Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	Totals not selected
2 Decreased range of motion	1		Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	Totals not selected
2.1 At 1 week follow up	1		Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
2.2 At 3 to 6 weeks follow up	1		Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
2.3 At final follow up	1		Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
3 Loss of grip strength	1		Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	Totals not selected
3.1 At 3 to 6 weeks follow up	1		Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
3.2 At final follow up	1		Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	0.0 [0.0, 0.0]