Table 1.

Classification of tuberculous paraplegia and tetraplegia

Stage	Clinical features
I	Negligible: patient unaware of neurological deficit, clinician detects signs of upper motor neuron lesion.
II	Mild: patient aware of deficit but manages to walk with support.
III	Moderate: non-ambulatory because of paralysis (in extension), sensory deficit less than 50%.
IV	Severe: stage III+flexor spasms; paralysis in flexion; flaccidity; sensory deficit more than 50%; sphincters involved.