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
Survival |
Walking Ability |
Sensory Deficits |
Urinary Incontinence |
Outcome |
death |
NA |
NA |
NA |
very poor |
survives |
unable |
NA |
NA |
poor |
survives |
normal |
none |
none |
complete |
Any other outcome is considered partial recovery:
(1) impaired walking with or without walking aid
(2) any residual sensory deficit
(3) urinary incontinence
Specialty: Neurology
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