Correlations of <scp>J</scp>apanese Orthopaedic Association Scoring Systems with Gait Parameters in Patients with Degenerative Spinal Diseases

Abstract

There is a significant correlation between gait parameters and functional disability as measured by the JOA lumbar scoring system, which indicates that the JOA lumbar scoring system can reflect gait impairment. The JOA cervical scoring system, however, may need to be improved for efficiently evaluating the walking ability of CSM patients in the assessment of motor function of the lower extremity.