McCormick et al reported a scale for describing outcomes following spinal surgery, originally for intramedullary ependymoma. The authors are from Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City.
Parameters:
(1) neurological status
(2) functional status
Neurological Status
Functional Status
Grade
intact with minimal dysesthesia
independent with normal ambulation
I
mild motor or sensory deficit
independent
II
moderate motor or sensory deficit
independent with external aid
III
severe motor or sensory deficit
dependent
IV
paraplegia or quadriplegia
dependent
V
where:
• Dysesthesia is unusual touch-based sensations.
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