Table 1 Table representing patients’ baseline demographics and characteristics within both groups
From: Adjuvant local antibiotic therapy in the management of diabetic foot osteomyelitis
Variables | Group NLAB (n = 49) | Group LAB (n = 56) |
|---|---|---|
Age, years | 63.21 | 64.63 |
Sex: | ||
Male Female | 39 (79.59%) 10 (20.4%) | 43 (76.78%) 13 (23.21%) |
HbA1c mmol/mol | 74.05 | 76.31 |
WBC x 109/L | 9.34 | 8.92 |
Site of infection: | ||
Forefoot Mid-foot Hind-foot | 39 (79.59%) 4 (8.16%) 6 (12.4%) | 40 (71.42%) 6 (10.71%) 10 (17.85%) |
Surgical procedure: | ||
Minor amputation (toe amputations) Major amputation (below or above the knee) | 21 (42.85%) 6 (12.24%) | 15 (26.78%) 1 (1.78%) |