Table 2.
Plantar pressure distribution: mean and standard deviation (SD) between two groups
| Regions | Neuropathic diabetics | Nonneuropathic diabetics | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | |||
| Peak plantar pressure (kPa) | Hallux | 257 (152.86) | 229.04 (104.22) | .32 |
| Toe-2 | 128.62 (63.36) | 131.54 (60.16) | .76 | |
| Lateral toes | 87.69 (46.90) | 93.08 (62.48) | .72 | |
| MTH1 | 221.54 (75.39) | 190.96 (39.32) | .02 a | |
| MTH2 | 286.31 (68.07) | 290.00 (58.82) | .96 | |
| Lateral MTH | 274.69 (61.69) | 284.81 (71.44) | .61 | |
| Medial midfoot | 109.55 (41.69) | 125.77 (60.16) | .18 | |
| Lateral midfoot | 126.92 (51.67) | 154.81 (70.90) | .10 | |
| Medial heel | 213.69 (50.30) | 211.35 (47.26) | .60 | |
| Lateral heel | 208.08 (49.73) | 210.19 (47.40) | .86 |
a
Represents statistically significant difference (p < .05, t-test).