Harding 2001.

Methods	Method of randomisation: Sealed envelopes Blinding of outcome assessors: Blinded Length of follow up: Three weeks
Participants	73 patients with minimally angulated (< 40 degrees) closed fractures of the little finger metacarpal neck with no rotational deformity or associated injury.
Interventions	(1) Neighbour strapping with early active mobilization of the MCP and IP joints for 3 weeks. (2) Metacarpal brace heat moulded to the contours of the patient's hand while the metacarpal head was supported and held in place by a bandage. Early active mobilization of the MCP and IP joints for 3 weeks.
Outcomes	Pain 0‐3 scale Malunion Volar angulation Rotational deformity ROM Patient satisfaction Skin damage Time to work
Notes
Risk of bias
Bias	Authors' judgement	Support for judgement
Allocation concealment?	Unclear risk	B ‐ Unclear