Table 2.
Comparison of general information between the two groups
| Group | Control group (n=59) | Experimental group (n=59) | χ2/t | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | 0.307 | 0.858 | ||
| Male | 33 | 30 | ||
| Female | 26 | 29 | ||
| Average age (years) | 53.9±6.2 | 54.2±5.9 | 0.269 | 0.788 |
| Average course of disease (years) | 2.4±0.5 | 2.3 ± 0.4 | 1.200 | 0.233 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 24.8±0.8 | 24.5±1.0 | 1.799 | 0.075 |
| Location of lesions | 1.224 | 0.542 | ||
| Left | 25 | 31 | ||
| Right | 34 | 28 | ||
| Education | 1.021 | 0.796 | ||
| Primary school | 16 | 14 | ||
| Junior high school | 22 | 25 | ||
| High school | 11 | 13 | ||
| College and above | 10 | 7 | ||
| Complications | 0.699 | 0.705 | ||
| Hyperextension | 16 | 15 | ||
| Hyperlipidemia | 20 | 18 | ||
| Diabetes mellitus | 12 | 16 |
Note: BMI: Body Mass Index.