Table 3.
Preoperative and postoperative neurologic Status according to ASIA.
| Grade | Preoperative (n = 98) | Short-Term Outcome, 1–3 Weeks (n = 98) | Long-Term Outcome, 6–60 months (n = 81) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 2 (2%) | 0 | 0 |
| B | 2 (2%) | 4 (4%) | 0 |
| C | 12 (12%) | 27 (28%) | 8 (10%) |
| D | 53 (54%) | 51 (52%) | 40 (49%) |
| E | 29 (30%) | 16 (16%) | 33 (41%) |