Table 1

Evolution of EDSS

 Pre-HSCTAt HSCTPost-HSCT
Lowest EDSSHighest EDSSEDSSEDSS at 1 yearEDSS at 2 years
RRMS2.5 (0–6.5)6 (3.5–9)5.5 (1.5–8.5)3.25 (0–7)3 (0–7)
PRMS6.5 (5–7.5)6.5 (6–8)6.5 (6–8)6.5 (6–8)6.5 (6–7.5)
  • EDSS values are described as median (range).

  • The lowest and highest pre-HSCT EDSS are the lowest and highest EDSS scores recorded in the year preceding HSCT.

  • EDSS, expanded disability status scale; HSCT, haematopoietic stem cell transplantation; PRMS, progressive forms of multiple sclerosis; RRMS, relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.