Assessing disability with Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) scores2The 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 (2) Kurtzke, JE Rating neurologic impairment in multiple sclerosis. An expanded disability status scale (EDSS). Neurology, November 1983, 33:1444-1452. Shared Solutions®, MSWatch®, Shared Perspectives®, MSUniversity® and msdialogue® are trademarks of Teva Neuroscience. © 2007, Teva Neuroscience G.P.-S.E.N.C., Montreal, Quebec H3A 3L4, Canada | Powered by Intouch Solutions, Inc.