Table 2.
Comparison of AIS, pain and bladder and bowel function at admission and long-term follow-up.
| Variable | Admission (n = 194) | Follow-up (n = 194) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIS | – | – | < 0.001 |
| AIS A | 46 (24%) | 37 (19%) | – |
| AIS B | 19 (9.8%) | 14 (7.2%) | – |
| AIS C | 67 (35%) | 25 (13%) | – |
| AIS D | 62 (32%) | 111 (57%) | – |
| AIS E | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (3.6%) | – |
| Neuropathic pain | 78 (40%) | 91 (47%) | 0.218 |
| Bladder & bowel dysfunction | 127 (65%) | 103 (53%) | < 0.001 |
Data presented as number (proportion).
AIS American spinal cord injury association impairment scale.
Bold text in the p-values column indicates a statistically significant association (p < 0.05). P-values shown are for paired testing.