Nurick classification system for myelopathy

Classification

Grade 0: No evidence of spinal cord disease

Grade I: Symptoms of spinal cord disease, but no difficulty in walking

Grade II: Slight difficulty in walking

Grade III: Difficulty in walking, but not so severe as to require assistance

Grade IV: Able to walk only with another person’s assistance or with the aid of a frame

Grade V: Chair- or bed-bound

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Reference(s)

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