Table 3.
Total (n=61) | Temporary weakness (n=46) | Permanent weakness (n=6) | Undetermined due to short follow up (n=9) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Division | ||||
Upper division | 7 (11.4) | 4 (8.7) | 0 | 3 (33.3) |
Lower division | 36 (59.0) | 26 (56.5) | 4 (66.7) | 6 (66.7) |
Both divisions | 18 (29.5) | 16 (34.8) | 2 (33.3) | 0 |
Grade of weakness | ||||
II | 31 (50.8) | 23 (52.3) | 0 | 8 (88.9) |
III | 15 (24.5) | 14 (31.8) | 1 (16.7) | 0 |
IV | 8 (13.1) | 6 (13.6) | 1 (16.7) | 1 (11.1) |
V | 3 (4.9) | 1 (2.3) | 2 (33.3) | 0 |
VI | 2 (3.2) | 0 | 2 (33.3) | 0 |
Steroid therapy | ||||
No | 31 (50.8) | 23 (50.0) | 4 (66.7) | 4 (44.4) |
Yes | 30 (46.2) | 23 (50.0) | 2 (33.3) | 5 (55.6) |
Data are number (%)