Evaluates MS disease progression based on patient’s ambulatory ability.
Evaluates MS disease progression based on patient’s ambulatory ability.
Post-diagnosis of MS, this scale can be used to measure disease progression by examining a patient's disease. Disease stages are as follows: -normal, mild disability, moderate disability, early cane, late cane, bilateral support, confined to wheelchair, unclassifiable
1. Hohol MJ, Orav EJ, Weiner HL. Disease steps in multiple sclerosis: a longitudinal study comparing disease steps and EDSS to evaluate disease progression. Multiple Sclerosis Journal. 1999 Oct;5(5):349-54.
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