Table 2 summary of the JOA scoring system for the assessment of myelopathy
neurological status | score |
|---|---|
lower-limb motor dysfunction | |
unable to walk | 0 |
Able to walk on flat floor with walking aid | 1 |
Able to walk up/downstairs w/handrail | 2 |
Lack of stability & smooth reciprocation of gait | 3 |
no dysfunction | 4 |
lower-limb sensory deficit | |
severe sensory loss or pain | 0 |
Mild sensory deficit | 1 |
no deficit | 2 |
trunk sensory deficit | |
severe sensory loss or pain | 0 |
Mild sensory deficit | 1 |
no deficit | 2 |
sphincter dysfunction | |
unable to void | 0 |
marked difficulty in micturition | 1 |
minor difficulty in micturition | 2 |
no dysfunction | 3 |