Table 1.

Classification of paraplegia in tuberculosis of the spine[24]

Stage	Complaints	Motor	Sensory	Autonomic
I	Nil	Plantar extensor/ankle clonus; ASIA motor score−100	Nil	Nil
II	Able to walk with support	ASIA motor score; Tetra paresis (60–100); Paraparesis (80–100)	Lateral column; Involvement	Nil
III	Confined to bed; Can move limbs	ASIA motor score; Tetra paresis (0–30); Paraparesis (50–80)	Lateral column; Involvement	May be present
IV	No limb movement	ASIA motor score; Tetra paresis (0); Paraparesis (50)	Both lateral and posterior column involvement	May be present
V	Flexor spasms	Flaccid paralysis	Complete loss	Complete loss of bladder and bowel control