Table 3.
Polyneuropathy Disability Scale staging [26]
Polyneuropathy Disability Scale | Description |
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Stage 0 | No impairment |
Stage I | Sensory disturbances but preserved walking capability |
Stage II | Impaired walking capability but ability to walk without a stick or crutches |
Stage IIIA | Walking only with the help of one stick or crutch |
Stage IIIB | Walking with the help of two sticks or crutches |
Stage IV | Wheelchair-dependent or bedridden |