Table 1: Kumar's classification of Tuberculous paraplegia Grade Clinical features 1 NEGLIGIBLE Unaware of neural deficit, Plantar extensor/ Ankle clonus 2 MILD Walk with support 3 MODERATE Non-ambulatory, Paralysis in extention, sensory loss <50% 4 SEVERE 3+ paralysis in flexion/sensory loss>50%/ Sphincters involved Table 2 : Kumar's Clinico Radiological Classification Stage Features Usual duration 1 Pre-destructive Straightening, spasm, <3 mo hyperemia in scinti 2 Early-destructive Diminished space 2-4 mo paradiscal erosion Knuckle <10 3 Mild
kyphos 2-3 verte k:10-30 3-9 mo 4 Moderate
kyphos >3 verte K:30-60 6-24 mo Severe
kyphos >3 verte K:>60 >2 years