Comparison 2. Functional (compression bandage) 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 (3 months)	2	84	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	0.75 [0.23, 2.49]
2 Not satisfied with cosmetic appearance	1		Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	Totals not selected
3 Pain	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 (3 months)	1		Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
4 Decreased range of motion	2		Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	Subtotals only
4.1 At 3 to 6 weeks follow up	1	35	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	0.9 [0.34, 2.40]
4.2 At final follow up (3 months)	2	84	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	0.75 [0.16, 3.50]
5 Not returned to work at follow up	2		Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	Subtotals only
5.1 At 3 to 6 weeks follow up	1	35	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	0.75 [0.05, 11.05]
5.2 At final follow up (3 months)	2	84	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
6 Radiological non union (3 months)	1	29	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	0.0 [0.0, 0.0]