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Table 2 Nakai score

From: Influence of pelvic incidence-lumbar lordosis mismatch on surgical outcomes of short-segment transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion

Scoring used in the study

 

The patient has resumed work-related and other activities with slight or no symptoms.

3: Excellent

The patient has resumed work-related and other activities but occasionally feels pain in the back or lower limbs after strenuous work.

2: Good

The patient has reduced work-related and other activities because of residual pain in the back or lower limbs.

1: Fair

The patient cannot work or carry out activities of daily living and is considered to be disabled.

0: Poor

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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

ISSN: 1471-2474

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