Braakman 1998b.

Methods	Method of randomisation: No description of method, only states randomised. Blinding of outcome assessors: No blinding Length of follow up: Six months
Participants	50 patients with fractures of the fifth metacarpal proximal, shaft and neck.
Interventions	(1) Immediate mobilization with a tape splinting the fourth digit against the fifth, a broad circular strap was supporting the metacarpals. (2) Immobilization with a U shaped ulnar gutter splint with the wrist in 45 degrees dorsiflexion, MCP joints in 90 degrees flexion and IP joint in 0‐10 flexion surrounding the fourth and fifth metacarpal for 4 weeks and attempt to reduction only in patients with rotational deformity, midshaft angulation exceeding 20 degrees, and subcapital angulation exceeding 50 degrees.
Outcomes	Volar angulation ROM Grip strength
Notes
Risk of bias
Bias	Authors' judgement	Support for judgement
Allocation concealment?	Unclear risk	B ‐ Unclear