Friedreich's Ataxia Rating Scale (FARS) - neurological exam upright stability sitting posture score

General Details:

Name:
Friedreich's Ataxia Rating Scale (FARS) - neurological exam upright stability sitting posture score
Steward:
NINDS
Definition:
Score for sitting posture in the upright stability section of the neurological exam, as part of the Friedreich's Ataxia Rating Scale (FARS).
Registration Status:
Qualified

Permissible Values:

Data Type:
Value List
Unit of Measure:
Ids:
Value Code Name Code Code System Code Description
0 0 - Normal 0 - Normal
1 1 - Mild oscillations of head/trunk without touching chair back or side 1 - Mild oscillations of head/trunk without touching chair back or side
2 2 - Moderate oscillations of head/trunk, needs contact with chair back or side for stability 2 - Moderate oscillations of head/trunk, needs contact with chair back or side for stability
3 3 - Severe oscillations of head/trunk, needs contact with chair back or side for stability 3 - Severe oscillations of head/trunk, needs contact with chair back or side for stability
4 4 - Support on all 4 sides for stability 4 - Support on all 4 sides for stability

Designations:

Designation:
Friedreich's Ataxia Rating Scale (FARS) - neurological exam upright stability sitting posture score
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Designations:

Definition:
Score for sitting posture in the upright stability section of the neurological exam, as part of the Friedreich's Ataxia Rating Scale (FARS).
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Subramony SH, May W, Lynch D, et al. (2005). Measuring Friedreich ataxia: interrater reliability of a neurologic rating scale. Neurology. 64:1261-2. Delatycki MB. (2009). Evaluating the progression of Friedreich ataxia and its treatment. J Neurol. 2009. 256(Suppl 1):36-41.

Identifiers:

Source:
NLM
Id:
c1R2yE5bvqH
Version:
3.1
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NINDS
Id:
C11785
Version:
3
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BRICS Variable Name
Id:
FARSNeuExUprtStbltySitPostrScr
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