Table 2.
Symptom-domain state definitions used in the multi-state model.
| State | JOA domain pattern | Clinical description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | All domains normal | Asymptomatic |
| 2 | ≥ 1 sensory abnormality; motor and bladder normal | Sensory-only impairment |
| 3 | Upper-extremity motor abnormality only | Isolated upper-extremity motor deficit |
| 4 | Lower-extremity motor abnormality only | Isolated lower-extremity motor deficit |
| 5 | Upper- and lower-extremity motor abnormalities; bladder normal | Combined motor impairment |
| 6 | Bladder abnormality irrespective of other domains | Sphincter involvement |