Kuokkanen 1999.

Methods	Method of randomisation: Sealed envelopes Blinding of outcome assessors: No blinding Length of follow up: Three months
Participants	29 patients with closed subcapital fractures of the fifth metacarpal bone not exceeding more than 70 degrees of angulation or deviation or rotation deformity.
Interventions	(1) Immediate mobilization by an elastic bandage 5 cm wide applied circumferentially and with slight compression from the MCP level to 10 cm above the wrist for one week. (2) Immobilization after reposition and splinting as described by O'Brien. MCP joint was immobilized in 60 degrees flexion and the splint reached to the level of the PIP joint leaving the joint free for movement for 4 weeks.
Outcomes	Non‐union Volar angulation ROM Grip strength Time to union Skin damage
Notes
Risk of bias
Bias	Authors' judgement	Support for judgement
Allocation concealment?	Unclear risk	B ‐ Unclear