Question 1

what is drop foot?

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Where there is: Nerve damage, most often to the peroneal nerve, sometimes to part of the sciatic nerve that will branch to become the peroneal nerve. There is then weakness to the dorsiflexors of the foot, which makes it difficult to keep your foot up in dorsiflexion.

Question 2

what causes  drop foot?

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Nerve injury: Nerve injury will create foot drop.

Question 3

what is drop foot syndrome?

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See below: It is where the muscles or nerve to the foot and leg are damaged and the toes cannot be lifted off the ground towards the leg without assistance.

Question 4

can i ever recover from drop foot?

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Depends: I would recommend PT. That really helps and I have seen people recover. The degree of recovery varies as some people fully recover and some partially. Also braces for drop foot really help.

Question 5

is it possible to recover from drop foot?

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Maybe....: Drop foot may be curable, and in many cases is effectively treated. Treatments range from bracing to surgery. I suggest that you see an orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon to obtain options and determine which treatment is best for you.  One in your area can be found at www.Aofas.Org.

Question 6

does drop foot become permanent after a year?

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Likely: If absolutely  no improvement in 1 yr,  then it is unlikely to improve further.

Question 7

what are the chances of recovery for drop foot?

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Depends....: Recovery depends on a number of factors.  One is what cuased the dropfoot.  Another is how long ago it started.   There are other things that facotr into it.

I suggest seeing an orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon.  One in your area can be found at www.Aofas.Org.

Question 8

how can you know if you have drop foot? what are the symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Dragging foot: The foot will have difficulty clearing the floor while walking as it will drag....

Question 9

i have drop foot but can lift it from sometimes, does that mean anything? (seated)

Accepted Answer

Foot drop: I think what it means is that you still have some residual function of the nerve in your foot if you can lift it up. Complete foot drop indicates complete nerve dysfunction.

Question 10

is drop foot curable?

Accepted Answer

Drop Foot: Depending on the cause of drop foot you may have some strength come back. If it is due to severe nerve damage, it is unlikely to improve, however. You should visit with a neurologist to assess the nerves and then with a podiatrist to fabricate an ankle-foot orthotic to support the weakened foot.

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