Friedreich's Ataxia Rating Scale (FARS) - neurological exam gait score

General Details:

Name:
Friedreich's Ataxia Rating Scale (FARS) - neurological exam gait score
Steward:
NINDS
Definition:
Score for the gait test 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 ataxia/veering/difficulty in turning, no cane/other support needed to be safe 1 - Mild ataxia/veering/difficulty in turning, no cane/other support needed to be safe
2 2 - Walks with definite ataxia, may need intermittent support or examiner needs to walk with patient for safety's sake 2 - Walks with definite ataxia, may need intermittent support or examiner needs to walk with patient for safety's sake
3 3 - Moderate ataxia/veering/difficulty in turning, walking requires cane/holding onto examiner with one hand to be safe 3 - Moderate ataxia/veering/difficulty in turning, walking requires cane/holding onto examiner with one hand to be safe
4 4 - Severe ataxia/veering, walker or both hands of examiner needed 4 - Severe ataxia/veering, walker or both hands of examiner needed
5 5 - Cannot walk even with assistance (wheelchair bound) 5 - Cannot walk even with assistance (wheelchair bound)

Designations:

Designation:
Friedreich's Ataxia Rating Scale (FARS) - neurological exam gait score
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Designations:

Definition:
Score for the gait test in the upright stability section of the neurological exam, as part of the Friedreich's Ataxia Rating Scale (FARS).
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Document:
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:
nTFspG3N26c
Version:
3.1
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NINDS
Id:
C11805
Version:
3
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BRICS Variable Name
Id:
FARSNeuroExmUprtStabltyGaitScr
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