Telephone validation of an Urdu translated version of the extended disability severity scale in multiple sclerosis patients

•Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) is a commonly used tool to assess the extent of functional impairment in multiple sclerosis•This scale is traditionally conducted in face to face setting but recent reports suggest its use via telephone•This study is first validation of this tool in Urdu using telephone•Telephone EDSS may be useful and effective for MS patients•This could be an effective tool for MS patients in tele neurology clinics