Table 1:
Summary of patient demographics and injury
| Patient Demographics and Injury Characteristics (N = 47) | |
|---|---|
| Age (mean) (SD) (yr) | 55 (19) |
| Sex (M/F) | 32:15 |
| Time from injury to MRI (mean) (SD) (hr) | 5.4 (4.8) |
| Admission ASIA Grade | |
| A | 10 |
| B | 3 |
| C | 5 |
| D | 21 |
| Unknowna | 8 |
| Admission lower extremity motor score (mean) (SD) | 25 (23) |
| Discharge lower extremity motor score (mean) (SD) | 29 (21) |
Note:—ASIA indicates American Spinal Injury Association.
a
We could not perform full formal ASIA grade assessment at admission.