Treatment success of surgery v wrist splinting in carpal tunnel syndrome‡
| Follow up | Surgery | Splinting | RBR (95% CI) | NNH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 29% | 42% | 32% (−3 to 55) | Not significant |
| RBI (CI) | NNT (CI) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ‡RBR = relative benefit reduction. Other abbreviations defined in glossary; RBR, RBI, NNT, NNH, and CI calculated from data in article. | ||||
| 18 months | 90% | 75% | 20% (3 to 42) | 7 (4 to 39) |