Comparison 10. Sensitivity analysis: low risk of selection bias.
Outcome or subgroup title | No. of studies | No. of participants | Statistical method | Effect size |
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10.1 Pain up to 3 months (lower score=less pain) | 4 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Subtotals only | |
10.1.1 Low risk of bias | 3 | 302 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | ‐0.22 [‐0.50, 0.07] |
10.1.2 Risk of bias | 1 | 7 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | ‐0.10 [‐1.74, 1.54] |
10.2 Function up to 3 months (higher score=better function) | 3 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Subtotals only | |
10.2.1 Low risk of bias | 3 | 302 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | 0.11 [‐0.24, 0.46] |