# Assessment Scales
Keywords: Multiple Sclerosis, EDSS Scale, MSFC Score, Disability Status, Neurological Examination, Cognitive Tests

> This page provides an overview of assessment scales used to evaluate the disability and progression of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), including detailed explanations of the EDSS Scale and MSFC Score, along with their associated tests and interpretations.

## Details
- [Clarity on MS Severity](#): Explains how neurologists use assessment scales to determine the degree of disability and progression in MS patients.
- [EDSS Value](#): Describes the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS), a standardized neurological examination focusing on walking ability and other functional systems.
- [Meaning of EDSS Values](#): Details the range of EDSS values from 0 to 10, indicating the severity of disability, from normal neurological findings to advanced MS.
- [MSFC Score](#): Introduces the MS Functional Composite Score, which evaluates walking ability, arm and hand coordination, and cognitive functions through three specific tests.
- [Three Tests for MSFC Score](#): Lists and explains the three tests used in the MSFC Score: Timed 25-Foot Walk Test, 9-Hole Peg Test, and PASAT (Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test).
- [References](#): Provides a list of sources and guidelines used for the information presented on the page.