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Table 2 Modified Macnab Criteria

From: Percutaneous full-endoscopic anterior transcorporeal cervical discectomy and channel repair: a technique note report

Grading

Definition

Excellent

Complete resolution of symptoms, recovery of original work activity level and quality of life

good

Mild symptoms, slight activity limitation that do not influence work and quality of life

Fine

Symptoms relieved, activity limitations that influence work and quality of life

bad

No difference in or worsening of symptoms after versus before treatment