Table 3 Wound healing progress in the NPWT and SWC groups at 4 weeks
Parameter | NPWT (n = 44) | SWC (n = 47) | t/χ2 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Reduction in wound area (%) | 35.01 ± 5.62% | 32.53 ± 5.28% | 2.167 | 0.033 |
Reduction in wound depth (mm) | 2.74 ± 1.26 | 2.14 ± 1.36 | 2.178 | 0.032 |
Complete Closure (%) | 23 (52.27%) | 13 (27.66%) | 4.774 | 0.029 |
Infection Resolution (%) | 39 (88.64%) | 32 (68.09%) | 4.463 | 0.035 |
Neuropathy Improvement (%) | 26 (59.09%) | 16 (34.04%) | 4.774 | 0.029 |