The American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) classification is used to classify spinal cord injuries.
Classification
ASIA Grade | Description |
ASIA A | No sensory or motor function is preserved in the sacral segments S4-S5. |
ASIA B | Incomplete: Sensory, but no motor, function is preserved below the neurological level; this extends through the sacral segments S4-S5. |
ASIA C | Incomplete: Motor function is preserved below the neurological level, and the majority of key muscles below the neurological level have a muscle grade of less than 3. |
ASIA D | Incomplete: Motor function is preserved below the level of injury, and the majority of key muscles below the neurological level have a muscle grade greater than or equal to 3. |
ASIA E | Normal: Sensory and motor function are normal. |
Form
The form for accurately assessing the score can be found at this link.