Table 3 Subsection for the upper extremity function of Japanese Orthopaedic Association Scoring System for Cervical Myelopathy4.

From: Effectiveness of simple tracing test as an objective evaluation of hand dexterity

Point

Statement

0

Unable to feed oneself with any tableware including chopsticks, spoon, or fork, and/or unable to fasten buttons of any size

1

Can manage to feed oneself with a spoon and/or fork but not with chopsticks

2

Either chopstick-feeding or writing is possible but not practical, and/or large buttons can be fastened

3

Either chopstick-feeding or writing is clumsy but practical, and/or cuff buttons can be fastened

4

Normal