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What Causes Drop Foot?
yes, I have a 75 year old relative with a drop foot. He has to drag it and heave or pull it along. He did not have any injury to the leg or knee, non-smoker, non drinker, does not have any symptoms of stroke, speech and cognition is normal. What tests might you suggest and what might be causing this?
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Hello,
Foot drops are generally caused by injury to nerves supplying lower leg. It is quite common after traumas and neuropathic causes like peripheral neuropathy can also lead to foot drop.
Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. A detailed evaluation is required including a nerve conduction study is needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Foot drops are generally caused by injury to nerves supplying lower leg. It is quite common after traumas and neuropathic causes like peripheral neuropathy can also lead to foot drop.
Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. A detailed evaluation is required including a nerve conduction study is needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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