Neurogenic Claudication Clinical Prediction Rule (Score of ≥ 7)
Age 60–70 ................................................................................................................................................................................	2
Age >70 ...................................................................................................................................................................................	3
Onset over 6 months ...............................................................................................................................................................	1
Symptoms improve when bending forward ............................................................................................................................	2
Symptoms improve when bending backward .........................................................................................................................	−2
Symptoms exacerbated while standing ...................................................................................................................................	2
Intermittent claudication symptoms (symptoms while walking and relieved by rest) ...........................................................	1
Urinary incontinence ...............................................................................................................................................................	1
Total ..............................................................................................................................................................................	________

Adapted from: Sugioka T, Hayashino Y, Konno S, Kikuchi S, Fukuhara S. Predictive value of self-reported patient information for the identification of lumbar spinal stenosis. Fam Pract 2008;25:237–244.