Table 1.
Mean reduction of soft-tissue swelling (cm) from the measuring point 20 cm above the knee joint line to the point on the ball of the foot for group n¹ [A-V Impulse (AVI) system] and the control group n² (non-AVI)
| Point of measurement | Group n¹ (AVI) mean value | Group n² (non-AVI) mean value | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 cm above knee joint line | 2.013 | 1.650 | p < 0.05 |
| 10 cm above knee joint line | 1.563 | 1.450 | p < 0.05 |
| Knee centre | 2.438 | 1.575 | p < 0.05 |
| 15 cm below knee joint line | 0.713 | 0.825 | p > 0.05 |
| Smallest circumference, lower leg | 0.650 | 0.775 | p > 0.05 |
| Ankle | 0.438 | 0.425 | p > 0.05 |
| Instep | 0.188 | 0.300 | p > 0.05 |
| Ball of the foot | 0.138 | 0.250 | p > 0.05 |