Anand 1999.

Methods	Method of randomisation: Medical record number Blinding of outcome assessors: No blinding Length of follow up: Three months
Participants	60 patients with fractures of the neck of the fifth metacarpal.
Interventions	(1) Immediate mobilization with a bulky dressing. (2) Immobilization with an ulnar gutter splint for 3 weeks and attempt to reduction.
Outcomes	Angulation Cosmetic satisfaction Extensor lag Pain Return to pre‐injury status Grip strength
Notes	Randomization based on medical record number
Risk of bias
Bias	Authors' judgement	Support for judgement
Allocation concealment?	High risk	C ‐ Inadequate