Jan 15, 2025 · Foot drop, sometimes called drop foot, is a general term for difficulty lifting the front part of the foot. If you have foot drop, the front of your foot might drag on the ground when you walk. Foot drop isn't a disease.

Jan 15, 2025 · Foot drop. The most common type of foot drop is caused by injury to the peroneal nerve, which controls the muscles that lift the foot. Foot drop can be temporary or permanent. A brace can help hold the foot in position.

Jan 15, 2025 · Foot drop treatment (tendon transfer). American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society. https://www.footcaremd.org/conditions-treatments/midfoot/foot-drop-treatment-tendon-transfer. Accessed May 13, 2024. McGee SR. Stance and gait. In: Evidence-Based Physical Diagnosis. 5th ed. Elsevier; 2022. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Sept. 27, 2022.

Sep 24, 2022 · The drop foot is contributed to my sensory motor PN. For last 3 years, I wear braces that keep my ankle and foot at a 90-degree angle so the toes can't get caught when walking. It provides a more natural heal to toe walk.

Jan 15, 2025 · Foot drop treatment (tendon transfer). American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society. https://www.footcaremd.org/conditions-treatments/midfoot/foot-drop-treatment-tendon-transfer. Accessed May 13, 2024.

Mar 27, 2023 · Foot drop can be caused by a cervical or a lumbar spine problem. It just depends on if the same pathway is affected as it passes through the spinal cord. The spinal cord floats in fluid and can move around and that can also cause symptoms to be intermittent or reproducible with specific movements, posture, or neck position.

Jan 15, 2025 · Foot drop is a general term that describes a difficulty in lifting the front part of the foot. It's often caused by compression of a nerve.

Jan 15, 2025 · Foot drop treatment (tendon transfer). American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society. https://www.footcaremd.org/conditions-treatments/midfoot/foot-drop-treatment-tendon-transfer. Accessed May 13, 2024.

Jun 8, 2024 · The Bridle procedure for foot drop allows patients to walk without wearing a brace. A Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon reports patient satisfaction rates with the procedure are greater than 90%.

Mar 27, 2023 · I was wondering if anyone has had thigh weakness after lumbar fusion surgery which is creating foot drop. I had my surgery 1 1/2 ago and my leg weakness and foot drop are still persisting. Just curious if anyone else has experienced this and if you have has it resolved?