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. 2023 Aug 17;17:350. doi: 10.1186/s13256-023-04075-w

Table 3.

Functional evolution

3a Lower limbs muscle testing (MRC scale)
Time after presentation (weeks) 1 4 6 8 10 12 33
Psoas
 Right 3 3 3 4 5 5 5
 Left 3 3 3 4 5 5 5
Quadriceps
 Right 2 2 2 4 5 5 5
 Left 1 1 1 3 5 5 5
Tibialis anterior
 Right 1 1 2 2 2 2 2
 Left 0 0 1 1 1 1 2
Tibialis posterior
 Right 1 1 3 3 3
 Left 0 0 2 2 5
Peroneus longus
 Right 1 1 1 1 5
 Left 0 0 1 1 5
Triceps surae
 Right 4 4 4 4 4 4 5
 Left 1 1 1 2 2 4 5
Extensor hallucis longus
 Right 2 2 2 2
 Left 0 0 1 1
3b Evolution of walking ability (FAC)
Time after presentation (weeks) 1 4 6 8 10 12 33
FAC 0 0 1 3 4 5 5

MRC scale: Medical Research Council scale

FAC: Functional Ambulation Categories