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Foot drop also known as drop foot is not a disease, but rather a commonly encountered symptom of a neurological, anatomical, or muscular problem. Foot drop is inability to lift the forefoot due to the weakness of dorsiflexors of the foot.
12 Φεβ 2024 · Foot drop, characterized by the inability to lift the forefoot due to weakness in the dorsiflexion of the foot, poses diagnostic and management challenges seldom encountered in primary care settings.
5 Ιαν 2023 · The most common cause of foot drop is compression of a nerve in the leg that controls the muscles involved in lifting the foot. This nerve is called the peroneal nerve. A serious knee injury can lead to the nerve being compressed.
6 Ιουν 2023 · Foot drop, which is also sometimes called a dropped foot, is a condition in which it is difficult to lift up the front part of the foot. As a result the forefoot and toes tend to catch or drag on the floor when walking. It can be temporary or permanent and most commonly affects one side only.
Foot drop is a common and distressing problem that can lead to falls and injury. Although the most frequent cause is a (common) peroneal neuropathy at the neck of the fibula, other causes include anterior horn cell disease, lumbar plexopathies, L5 radiculopathy and partial sciatic neuropathy.
24 Απρ 2023 · Foot drop (sometimes referred to as "drop foot") refers to an inability to lift the forefoot due to weakness of the dorsiflexors. This condition may be the result of a muscular, skeletal, or nervous system problem. To develop a treatment plan for foot drop, a full evaluation and determination of the cause must be completed for each patient.
27 Απρ 2015 · Foot drop (weakness of the dorsiflexion muscles in the foot) is common, causes difficulty in walking, and greatly increases risk of falling. Spontaneous unilateral foot drop usually has a peripheral cause.
