Table 2.
Evolution of transverse myelitis syndrome at three different timepoints (n = 26)
| Spinal Cord Dysfunction Scale | At Nadir % | Follow Up (Three Months) % | Follow Up (Six Months) % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Dysfunction | |||
| Normal | 0 | 0 | 96.2 |
| Abnormal signs (pyramidal) without weakness | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mild weakness (grade 4 + or –5) | 0 | 80.8 | 0 |
| Moderate weakness (grade 3 or 4) | 26.9 | 15.4 | 3.8 |
| Severe weakness (grade 2) | 38.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Some plegic muscle (grade 0 or 1) | 3.8 | 3.8 | 0 |
| Plegia for all muscles | 30.8 | 0 | 0 |
| Sensory Dysfunction | |||
| Normal | 0 | 34.6 | 100 |
| Slight decrease in vibratory sensitivity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Slight decrease in pain, temperature or proprioception | 0 | 61.5 | 0 |
| Moderate abnormality of sensitivity | 65.4 | 0 | 0 |
| Loss of all types of sensitivity | 34.6 | 3.8 | 0 |
| Sphincter Dysfunction | |||
| Normal | 15.4 | 92.3 | 100 |
| Slight hesitation or urinary urgency | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moderate | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frequent urinary incontinence or retention requiring intermittent catheterization | 61.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Urinary catheterization with indwelling catheter or lack of sphincter control | 23.1 | 7.7 | 0 |