ASIA Classification

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Synonyms: ASIA Score

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 preserved below the neurological level; extends to 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 strength 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 strength grade greater than or equal to 3.

ASIA E

Normal: Sensory and motor function is normal.

Form

The form for the exact recording of the score can be found at this link.