What do systematic reviews say?

Brace vs observation

• Braces for idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 111 participants
  Very low

Valgus knee brace vs no brace

• Braces and orthoses for treating osteoarthritis of the knee 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 117 participants
  Low

Brace and exercise vs observation

• Braces for idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  0 studies · 0 participants
  GRADE not reported

Valgus knee brace vs lateral wedge insole

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Braces and orthoses for treating osteoarthritis of the knee 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Orthodontic treatment without extraction of permanent teeth vs No treatment (or delayed treatment)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Orthodontic treatment for deep bite and retroclined upper front teeth in children 2018 · Cochrane All outcomes
  no estimate extracted
  0 studies
  No studies found

Any intervention to manage relapse: fixed options (labial braces, lingual braces, fixed lingual wire) or removable options (Hawley's retainer with spring elastomeric module, Bloore removable aligner, other Hawley's retainer modifications, Invisalign, Clearstep) vs no intervention or another intervention

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Interventions for managing relapse of the lower front teeth after orthodontic treatment 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
  No RCTs met the inclusion criteria for this review. After deduplication, the electronic searching identified 527 publications; after reviewing the titles and abstracts, none focused on interventions to correct the…
  0 studies
  No studies found

Rigid vs elastic brace (randomized controlled trial)

• Braces for idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  0 studies · 0 participants
  GRADE not reported

Bracing vs observation

• Braces for idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 236 participants
  Very low

Summary of findings: percutaneous pinning vs cast or brace immobilisation only

• Percutaneous pinning for treating distal radial fractures in adults 2020 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 54 participants
  Very low

Intervention not reported

• Braces and orthoses for treating osteoarthritis of the knee 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 117 participants
  Low

Lateral wedge insole vs neutral insole

• Braces and orthoses for treating osteoarthritis of the knee 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 179 participants
  Moderate

Intervention not reported

• Braces and orthoses for treating osteoarthritis of the knee 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 179 participants
  Moderate