| Author, date and country | Patient group | Study type (level of evidence) | Outcomes | Key results | Study weaknesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sollerman C et al, 1991, Denmark | Total of 63 patients with acute injuries | PRCT | Stability | At the follow-up examination after 15 (11–41) months, there was no difference between the treatment groups as regards any of the outcomes | |
| Range of motion | |||||
| 23 patients had surgical repair (10 in casts v 13 in splints) | Strength | ||||
| Length of sick leave | |||||
| 40 did not require surgical repair (21 in casts v 19 in splints) | Patient preference |