The outcome for a patient with transverse myelitis may.vary considerably.
Parameters to consider:
(1) survival
(2) walking ability
(3) sensory deficits
(4) urinary incontinence
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Survival
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Walking Ability
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Sensory Deficits
|
Urinary Incontinence
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Outcome
|
|
death
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NA
|
NA
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NA
|
very poor
|
|
survives
|
unable
|
NA
|
NA
|
poor
|
|
survives
|
normal
|
none
|
none
|
complete
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Any other outcome is considered partial recovery:
(1) impaired walking with or without walking aid
(2) any residual sensory deficit
(3) urinary incontinence
