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. 2019 Aug 31;29(Suppl 1):1–9. doi: 10.1007/s10286-019-00630-y

Table 3.

Polyneuropathy Disability Scale staging [26]

Polyneuropathy Disability Scale Description
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