JOA score

JOA score

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Motor dysfunction of lower limbs
 0 Unable to walk
 1 Able to walk on flat floor with walking aid
 2 Able to walk up/downstairs with handrail
 3 Lack of stability and smooth reciprocation of gait
 4 No dysfunction

Sensory deficit in lower limbs
 0 Severe sensory loss or pain
 1 Mild sensory deficit
 2 No deficit

Sensory deficit in trunk
 0 Severe sensory loss or pain
 1 Mild sensory deficit
 2 No deficit

Sphincter dysfunction
 0 Unable to void
 1 Marked difficulty in micturition
 2 Minor difficulty in micturition
 3 No dysfunction