Frankel classification

Frankel classification
a classification dividing spinal cord injuries into five groups according to severity of deficit below the level of injury: Group A, complete interruption of all sensation and motor function; Group B, incomplete interruption, with some sensation but no motor function; Group C, incomplete interruption, with demonstrable voluntary motor function but at a minimal, nonuseful level; Group D, incomplete interruption, with some voluntary motor function that is useful to the patient; and Group E, recovery to normal functioning attained. Called also ASIA scale.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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