Foot Drop
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Foot drop is a gait abnormality in which the dropping of the forefoot happens due to weakness, irritation or damage to the common fibular nerve including the sciatic nerve, or paralysis of the muscles in the anterior portion of the lower leg. It is usually a symptom of a greater problem, not a disease in itself.
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This video explains foot drop, a gait abnormality in which the forefoot drops during walking. It describes the causes named in the source, including weakness, irritation or damage to the common fibular nerve or sciatic nerve, or paralysis of muscles in the front of the lower leg, and notes foot drop is a symptom of a greater problem rather than a disease itself.
Key points
- Defines foot drop as a gait abnormality with dropping of the forefoot
- Lists causes including weakness, irritation or damage to the common fibular nerve, including the sciatic nerve
- Mentions paralysis of the muscles in the anterior portion of the lower leg
- Notes foot drop is usually a symptom of a greater problem, not a disease in itself
Video Overview
This video presents “Foot Drop” — Foot drop is a gait abnormality in which the dropping of the forefoot happens due to weakness, irritation or damage to the common fibular nerve including the sciatic nerve, or paralysis of the muscles in the anterior portion of the lower. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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