Table 1.

Nurick Scale for Clinical Myelopathy Evaluation (0 to 5 Points)

GradeDescription
0Signs and symptoms of root involvement without spinal cord disease
1Signs of spinal cord disease without difficulty in walking
2Slight difficulty in walking that does not prevent full-time employment
3Difficulty in walking that prevents full-time employment or daily takes without requiring assistance with walking
4Ability to walk only with assistance
5Chair bound or bedridden