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. 2022 Feb 10;6(5):488–496. doi: 10.22603/ssrr.2021-0200

Figure 1.

Figure 1.

Schizas’ classification.

Grade A: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is clearly visible inside the dural sac.

Grade B: CSF is reduced but still present. The nerves can still be individualized inside the dural sac.

Grade C: Moderate stenosis. CSF disappears, and nerves cannot be individualized within the dural sac. Epidural fat is abundant posteriorly.

Grade D: Severe stenosis. Nerves cannot be individualized, and epidural fat is also significantly reduced.