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Rating neurologic impairment in multiple sclerosis: An expanded disability status scale (EDSS)

Kurtzke, John F.·1983·Neurology
DOI 10.1212/wnl.33.11.1444
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Abstract

One method of evaluating the degree of neurologic impairment in MS has been the combination of grades (0 = normal to 5 or 6 = maximal impairment) within 8 Functional Systems (FS) and an overall Disability Status Scale (DSS) that had steps from 0 (normal) to 10 (death due to MS). A new Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) is presented, with each of the former steps (1,2,3 . . . 9) now divided into two (1.0, 1.5, 2.0 . . . 9.5). The lower portion is obligatorily defined by Functional System grades. The FS are Pyramidal, Cerebellar, Brain Stem, Sensory, Bowel & Bladder, Visual, Cerebral, and Other; the Sensory and Bowel & Bladder Systems have been revised. Patterns of FS and relations of FS by type and grade to the DSS are demonstrated.

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Authors
Kurtzke, J. F.
Affiliations
Georgetown University (US)
Corresponding author
Kurtzke, John F.
Venue
Neurology
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Published
1983-11
Volume
33
Issue
11
Pages
1444-1444
ISSN
  • 0028-3878 (ISSN-L)
  • 1526-632X
DOI
10.1212/wnl.33.11.1444
OpenAlex
W2112165124
Cited by
15,011
References
13
Citations by year
2026: 474 · 2025: 622 · 2024: 692 · 2023: 648 · 2022: 722 · 2021: 781 · 2020: 764 · 2019: 648 · 2018: 603 · 2017: 592 · 2016: 657 · 2015: 634 · 2014: 632 · 2013: 586 · 2012: 581
FWCI
9.57
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Neurology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Clinical Neurology › Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
  • Social Sciences › Economics, Econometrics and Finance › Economics and Econometrics › Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Speech and Hearing › Voice and Speech Disorders
Keywords
multiple sclerosis, Expanded Disability Status Scale, disability assessment, neurological deficit, functional systems, pyramidal system, cerebellar function, brainstem, sensory impairment, bowel and bladder dysfunction, visual impairment
MeSH terms
Humans, Multiple Sclerosis, Nervous System Diseases, Neurologic Examination

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