Description

Function of the anus and rectum may be affected by neurologic disorders of the brain or spinal cord. The degree of permanent impairment depends on how much function is affected.


 

Functional parameters:

(1) voluntary control

(2) reflex activity

 

voluntary control

reflex activity

Grade

normal

normal

0

limited

normal

1

none

good

2

none

none

3

 

 

Grade

Whole Person Impairment

0

0%

1

1-19%

2

20-39%

3

40-50%

 


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