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Table 1 Modified Biagini score (classification of neurologic function after resection of the sacrum) [17]

From: Intralesional nerve-sparing surgery versus non-surgical treatment for giant cell tumor of the sacrum

Function

Score

Description

Bladder

0

Normal

 

1

Feels stimulus to micturate and has limited continence at varying times and quantities of urine and/or has increasing postmicturition vesical residual and/or urinary loss in conditions of stress

 

2

Does not feel stimulus to micturate and/or is completely incontinent

Bowel

0

Normal

 

1

Feels stimulus to defecate and is incontinent when feces are soft or under stress

 

2

Does not feel stimulus to defecate and/or is completely incontinent

Motor

0

Normal or mild deficit not requiring the help of external support for motion and common activities

 

1

Deficits requiring the help of external support for walking and common activities

 

2

Deficits that make walking impossible