Friedreich's Ataxia Rating Scale (FARS) - neurological exam upper limb coordination dysmetria right score

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Friedreich's Ataxia Rating Scale (FARS) - neurological exam upper limb coordination dysmetria right score
Steward:
NINDS
Definition:
The score for the right finger in the dysmetria (fast nose-finger) test in the upper limb coordination section of the neurological exam, as part of the Friedreich's Ataxia Rating Scale (FARS).
Registration Status:
Retired

Permissible Values:

Data Type:
Value List
Unit of Measure:
Ids:
Value Code Name Code Code System Code Description
0 0 - None 0 - None
1 1 - Mild (misses 2 or fewer times) 1 - Mild (misses 2 or fewer times)
2 2 - Moderate (misses 3-5 times) 2 - Moderate (misses 3-5 times)
3 3 - Severe (misses 6-8 times) 3 - Severe (misses 6-8 times)
4 4 - Too poorly coordinated to perform task 4 - Too poorly coordinated to perform task

Designations:

Designation:
Friedreich's Ataxia Rating Scale (FARS) - neurological exam upper limb coordination dysmetria right score
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Designation:
Dysmetria (Fast Nose-Finger) Test
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Question Text

Designations:

Definition:
The score for the right finger in the dysmetria (fast nose-finger) test in the upper limb coordination 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:

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NLM
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xH0H6yVBTdm
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3.1
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NINDS
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C11758
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3
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BRICS Variable Name
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FARSNeuExULCDysmetriaRtScore
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