EDSS (Expanded Disability Status Scale)

Assessing disability with Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) scores.

The Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) gauges the extent of a person's disability by measuring the level of neurologic impairment. EDSS scores range from 0 to 10. Higher scores indicate a more severe form of disability.

10.0       =   Death due to MS
9.0 - 9.5 =   Bedridden; completely dependent
8.0 - 8.5 =   Restricted to bed or chair; self-care with help
7.0 - 7.5 =   Restricted to a wheelchair
6.0 - 6.5 =   Walking assistance is needed
5.0 - 5.5 =   Increasing limitation in ability to walk
4.0 - 4.5 =   Disability is severe
3.0 - 3.5 =   Disability is mild to moderate
2.0 - 2.5 =   Disability is minimal
1.0 - 1.5 =   No disability
0 =              Normal neurologic exam


From:  Teva Neuroscience, makers of Copaxone