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Summary of findings. Bandage vs cast: Physical function

It is very uncertain whether summary of findings. Bandage changes physical function (short‐term): no problems or only 'limited… compared with cast (very low certainty).

What each review found

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FindingEffectStudiesGRADE certainty
Summary of findings. Bandage vs cast
Physical function (short‐term): no problems or only 'limited disability' (see Comments) (4 to 6 weeks · children with stable wrist fracture, predominantly buckle (torus) fracturesa
It is very uncertain whether summary of findings. Bandage changes physical function (short‐term): no problems or only 'limited… compared with cast (very low certainty).
Interventions for treating wrist fractures in children (2018) · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
RR 1.79 [1.18, 2.73]1 study · 53 participantsVery low

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The reviews

ReviewSearched up toIncluded studiesAMSTAR 2
Interventions for treating wrist fractures in children
2018 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
Not reportedlist not extracted yetNot assessed

Studies behind the findings

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How reviews are matched to this question

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