Table 4.

The Neuropathy Impairment Score and its iterations

NIS and its iterations	Complete name	Description
NIS	Neuropathic Impairment Score	Neuropathy impairment exam that evaluates motor function, reflex abnormalities and sensory loss
NIS-LL	NIS in the Lower Limbs	Limited to the lower limbs
NIS+7	NIS+7	Adds nerve conduction studies
mNIS+7	Modified NIS+7	Compounds smaller fiber function (vibration or touch-heat-pain sensibility) and autonomic testing (heart rate decrease with deep breathing or OH measurements).