Table 2. Preoperative versus postoperative classification of neurological function according to the ASIA Grade.
ASIA Grade | Preoperative N [%] | Postoperative N [%] | P value for difference |
---|---|---|---|
A | 221 [38] | 2 [0.4] | <0.01 |
B | 186 [32] | 5 [0.9] | <0.01 |
C | 99 [17] | 12 [2.1] | <0.01 |
D | 52 [9] | 178 [31.2] | <0.01 |
E | 24 [4] | 374 [65.5] | <0.01 |
ASIA, American Spinal Injury Association.