Application and Clinical Effectiveness of Antibiotic-Loaded Bone Cement to Promote Soft Tissue Granulation in the Treatment of Neuropathic Diabetic Foot Ulcers Complicated by Osteomyelitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Table 3

Comparison of patients postoperative clinical outcomes.

Comparison index	Control group (n = 18)	Study group (n = 18)	value
Baseline pathogen eradication (No. of patients)			<0.01
NRS pain			<0.01
Number of dressing change (mean, during hospital)			<0.01
Mean length of hospital stay (day)			>0.05
Average hospital cost ($)			<0.05
Complications	2	1	<0.05
Infection recurrence	2	0	<0.01

Data presented as ; NRS pain, numeric rating scale for pain; $, US dollar; baseline pathogen eradication assessed on day 12.