====== McCormick functional classification of intramedullary spinal cord tumours (simplified) ====== I Neurologically normal, mild focal deficits, normal gait II Sensorimotor deficits affecting function, severe pain, gait difficulties, can still walk III Moderate neurological deficit, reques cane for ambulation, +/- arms affected, +/- imdependent IV As above + arms affected, usually not independent see [[Modified McCormick scale]]