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179 questions · 184 findings · 37 reviews

No studies found 34 · 18.5%GRADE not reported 6 · 3.3%Very low 56 · 30.4%Low 56 · 30.4%Moderate 23 · 12.5%High 9 · 4.9%

Computer‐assisted reconstruction surgery vs conventional operating techniques

IKDC knee examination grade normal (grade A) or nearly normal (grade B) ‐ Intermediate/long‐term · People, primarily adults, undergoing ACL reconstruction surgery

Computer‐assisted reconstruction surgery showed no clear difference in IKDC knee examination grade normal (grade A) or nearly normal (grade… compared with conventional operating techniques (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Summary of findings table 1: comparison of operation types: early results of needle fasciotomy vs limited fasciectomy

Early angular outcome at 6 weeks for Tubiana grade I disease (total passive extension deficit (TPED) of the MCPJ, PIPJ and DIPJ for preoperative contractures with a TPED of 0 to 45 degrees) Early angular outcome at 6 weeks for Tubiana grade II dis... · 125 hands in 121 participants with Dupuytren's disease of the fingers for early outcomes (van Rijssen 2006)
1 finding from 1 review

Summary of findings. Surgery (percutaneous wire fixation) vs not surgery (cast only)

'Treatment failure': various secondary procedures such as remanipulation for early loss of position; early or more complex wire removal ( · children with displaced distal radius fracture with intact or involved or displaced ulna fracture (both‐bone fracture)

It is very uncertain whether summary of findings. Surgery (percutaneous wire fixation) changes 'Treatment failure': various secondary procedures such as… compared with not surgery (cast only) (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Early dressing removal vs delayed dressing removal

Postoperative superficial infections · people with surgical site infection

It is very uncertain whether early dressing removal changes superficial surgical site infection Superficial surgical site… compared with delayed dressing removal (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Early dressing removal vs delayed dressing removal

Superficial wound dehiscence · people with surgical site infection

It is very uncertain whether early dressing removal changes superficial wound dehiscence Superficial wound dehiscence reported… compared with delayed dressing removal (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Early dressing removal vs delayed dressing removal

Serious adverse events Patients experiencing serious adverse events within 30 days of surgery · people with surgical site infection

It is very uncertain whether early dressing removal changes serious adverse events Patients experiencing serious adverse events… compared with delayed dressing removal (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Early active flexion plus controlled passive exercise regimen vs controlled passive exercise regimen following surgery

Functional assessment using a patient reported outcome measure: · participants undergoing rehabilitation following surgery for flexor tendon injuries of the handa
2 findings from 1 review

Early active flexion plus controlled passive exercise regimen vs controlled passive exercise regimen following surgery

Active finger range of motion · participants undergoing rehabilitation following surgery for flexor tendon injuries of the handa
2 findings from 1 review

Early active flexion plus controlled passive exercise regimen vs controlled passive exercise regimen following surgery

Adverse events: participants incurring one or more adverse events · participants undergoing rehabilitation following surgery for flexor tendon injuries of the handa

It is very uncertain whether early active flexion plus controlled passive exercise regimen changes adverse events: participants incurring one or more adverse events compared with early controlled passive exercise regimen (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review