Summary of findings. Bandage vs cast
Minor complications (3 to 6 weeks · children with stable wrist fracture, predominantly buckle (torus) fracturesa
1 finding from 1 review
- no estimate extracted2 studies · 92 participantsGRADE not reported
Findings
What do systematic reviews say?
230 questions · 242 findings · 27 reviews · Bone, Joint and Muscle Trauma
No studies found 64 · 26.4%GRADE not reported 7 · 2.9%Very low 86 · 35.5%Low 54 · 22.3%Moderate 20 · 8.3%High 11 · 4.5%
Summary of findings. Bandage vs cast
Participant satisfaction: children found treatment was convenient (4 weeks · children with stable wrist fracture, predominantly buckle (torus) fracturesa
It is very uncertain whether summary of findings. Bandage changes participant satisfaction: children found treatment was convenient (4… compared with cast (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
- RR 6.61 [2.31, 18.96]1 study · 39 participantsVery low
Summary of findings. Removable splintage vs cast
Treatment failure (4 weeks · children with stable wrist fracture, predominantly buckle (torus) fracturesa
It is very uncertain whether summary of findings. Removable splintage changes treatment failure (4 weeks compared with cast (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
- RR 0.71 [0.26, 1.89]4 studies · 444 participantsVery low
Summary of findings. Removable splintage vs cast
Serious adverse events (6 months · children with stable wrist fracture, predominantly buckle (torus) fracturesa
1 finding from 1 review
- no estimate extracted1 study · 87 participantsGRADE not reported
Summary of findings. Home vs hospital‐clinic removal of casts
Treatment failure (change in treatment) (6 weeks · children with stable wrist fracture, predominantly buckle (torus) fracturesa
It is very uncertain whether summary of findings. Home changes treatment failure (change in treatment) (6 weeks compared with hospital‐clinic removal of casts (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
- RR 3.16 [0.5, 19.93]2 studies · 397 participantsVery low
Summary of findings. Home vs hospital‐clinic removal of casts
Serious adverse events (6 months · children with stable wrist fracture, predominantly buckle (torus) fracturesa
1 finding from 1 review
- no estimate extracted1 study · 288 participantsGRADE not reported
Summary of findings. Home vs hospital‐clinic removal of casts
Return to normal activities (days) · children with stable wrist fracture, predominantly buckle (torus) fracturesa
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
- no estimate extractedStudies not reportedNo studies found
Summary of findings. Home vs hospital‐clinic removal of casts
Patient‐reported pain intensity or pain relief (VAS, NRS or categorical scale) · children with stable wrist fracture, predominantly buckle (torus) fracturesa
1 finding from 1 review
- no estimate extracted1 study · 233 participantsLow
Summary of findings. Home vs hospital‐clinic removal of casts
Minor complications (3 to 6 weeks · children with stable wrist fracture, predominantly buckle (torus) fracturesa
1 finding from 1 review
- no estimate extracted1 study · 80 participantsGRADE not reported
Summary of findings. Home vs hospital‐clinic removal of casts
Participant satisfaction: Parents would not choose the same treatment again (6 weeks · children with stable wrist fracture, predominantly buckle (torus) fracturesa
Summary of findings. Home may leads to lower participant satisfaction: Parents would not choose the same… compared with hospital‐clinic removal of casts (low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
- RR 0.16 [0.06, 0.43]1 study · 80 participantsLow
Summary of findings. Removable splintage vs cast
Return to normal activities (days) · children with stable wrist fracture, predominantly buckle (torus) fracturesa
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
- no estimate extractedStudies not reportedNo studies found
Summary of findings. Removable splintage vs cast
Patient‐reported pain intensity or pain relief (VAS, NRS or categorical scale) · children with stable wrist fracture, predominantly buckle (torus) fracturesa
1 finding from 1 review
- no estimate extracted1 study · 50 participantsVery low
Summary of findings. Removable splintage vs cast
Minor complications (3 to 6 weeks · children with stable wrist fracture, predominantly buckle (torus) fracturesa
1 finding from 1 review
- no estimate extracted5 studies · 500 participantsGRADE not reported
Summary of findings. Bandage vs cast
Physical function · 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).
1 finding from 1 review
- RR 1.79 [1.18, 2.73]1 study · 53 participantsVery low
Summary of findings. Bandage vs cast
Treatment failure: (3 to 6 weeks · children with stable wrist fracture, predominantly buckle (torus) fracturesa
It is very uncertain whether summary of findings. Bandage changes treatment failure: (3 to 6 weeks compared with cast (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
- RR 1.53 [0.44, 5.32]3 studies · 181 participantsVery low
Summary of findings: Knee orthosis (any type) and exercise vs control (exercise only)
Pain at 3 to 6 months Scale from: 0 (no pain) to 10 (worse pain) · Adults (recruited from health clinics or military recruits) with PFPS (duration of symptoms ranged from acute, under 2 to 3 weeks in two…
It is very uncertain whether summary of findings: Knee orthosis (any type) and exercise changes pain score (VAS) Scale from: 0 to 10 (higher scores mean worse pain) compared with control (exercise only) (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
- no estimate extracted3 studies · 234 participantsVery low
Summary of findings: Knee orthosis (any type) and exercise vs control (exercise only)
Functional outcomes · Adults (recruited from health clinics or military recruits) with PFPS (duration of symptoms ranged from acute, under 2 to 3 weeks in two…
It is very uncertain whether summary of findings: Knee orthosis (any type) and exercise changes functional outcomes Scale various 2 compared with control (exercise only) (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
- no estimate extracted2 studies · 183 participantsVery low
Summary of findings: Knee orthosis (any type) and exercise vs control (exercise only)
Health status and quality of life · Adults (recruited from health clinics or military recruits) with PFPS (duration of symptoms ranged from acute, under 2 to 3 weeks in two…
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
- no estimate extractedStudies not reportedNo studies found
Summary of findings: Knee orthosis (any type) and exercise vs control (exercise only)
Impact on sporting and occupational participation · Adults (recruited from health clinics or military recruits) with PFPS (duration of symptoms ranged from acute, under 2 to 3 weeks in two…
1 finding from 1 review
- no estimate extracted1 study · 51 participantsVery low
Summary of findings: Knee orthosis (any type) and exercise vs control (exercise only)
Resource use · Adults (recruited from health clinics or military recruits) with PFPS (duration of symptoms ranged from acute, under 2 to 3 weeks in two…
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
- no estimate extractedStudies not reportedNo studies found