(b)
| Parameter | Complete disappearance | ||
| n (%) | Fisher's exact test | ||
| Heparan sulfate | GAGPS | ||
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| Pain at rest | 46 (95.8) | 45 (93.8) | NS |
| Pain on movement | 30 (62.5) | 11 (22.9) | <0.0001 |
| Functional disability | 30 (62.5) | 15 (31.3) | 0.0015 |
| Oedema | 43 (89.6) | 28 (58.3) | <0.0001 |
| Colour of the lesion | 38 (79.2) | 15 (31.3) | <0.0001 |