Question 1

i have foot drop will driving a commercial truck make my foot drop more?

Accepted Answer

No. It should not.: Foot drop is caused by a peroneal nerve injury. Driving a commercial truck should not make the foot drop worse unless it originates from the lower back. It may be difficult to drive with a foot drop injury. Please followup with your primary doctor if you have worsening symptoms.

Question 2

is foot drop an emergency?

Accepted Answer

Foot drop. : Foot drop can be a manifestation of potentially serious conditions. I would personally consider it as an emergency !

Question 3

what are the tests for foot drop?

Accepted Answer

Initial steps: Would consider MRI of lumbar spines to R/O disc compression of L-5 nerve root, EMG to distinguish compression of sciatic or peroneal nerves, and based upon results perhaps series of blood studies looking for causation.  However, involvement of spinal cord or brain, for example Multiple Sclerosis, could also present this way, and MRI imaging would guide the way.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of foot drop?

Accepted Answer

Climbing stairs.: Typically, there is an inability to lift the top part of you foot and toes upward toward your face. The toes tend to drag on the floor when walking. There may or may not be numbness along with the weakness on the top of the foot an toes.

Question 5

is there any solution for foot drop?

Accepted Answer

Many options.: Treatment depends on the underlying cause.  Surgical intervention may be of benefit in cases of  spinal disc herniation.  In case of trauma, others may need repair or grafting of the nerve.  For some the walkaide system, which is a functional electrical stimulation device, can be helpful.  Others may benefit with a drop foot brace.  Get evaluated and get the proper referrals.

Question 6

what are the complications of foot drop?

Accepted Answer

Falling: Foot drop causes dragging of leg, and rather easy to trip and fall if gets caught.  The patient is best advised to wear a supportive brace to keep foot elevated, but traditional cowboy boots can also help.

Question 7

can i drive with foot drop?

Accepted Answer

: If the foot drop is in the foot you use to control the accelerator or the brake, no you shouldn't be driving. Foot drop means you don't have good control over that foot, and the reaction time in a sudden stop or acceleration would not be adequate for you to be safe. If you can't be safe, other people sharing the road with you aren't safe either.

Question 8

is there any cure for foot drop?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If from peroneal nerve compression, it often resolves on its own over time.  In some cases surgical decompression (of either the peroneal nerve or L5 nerve root) may help considerably.  If all else fails, there are devices that will stimulate the foot dorsiflxion muscles..

Question 9

can alcohol induced foot drop be cured?

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy: Alcohol induced neuropathy isn't cured but rehabbed and maintained.  At this time, there isn't a cure but obviously stopping alcohol consumption is a first step.  Usually pt/ot is needed as well as bracing but there isn't a cure.

Question 10

how can i tell when foot drop is healing?

Accepted Answer

When: It's easier to lift that foot or dorsiflextion it with control.

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