Question 1

can fhl dysfunction cause  the first ray to drop, arch to collapse, knee  to adduct, hip to turn in and pelvic rotation  over time?

Accepted Answer

NO: Sounds like you have a significantly more complex problem than what fhl dysfuction would cause.

Question 2

what should i do with dropped arches?

Accepted Answer

Podiatrist: Recommend an individualized evaluation to include medical history, physical examination and indicated tests to determine what is best for you. See a podiatrist or a foot orthopedic surgeon.

Question 3

can dropped arches make your feet feel tingly?

Accepted Answer

Tingles: Yes it can by causing tarsal tunnel syndrome. Prescription orthotics from a podiatrist can help a lot.

Question 4

what should i do if i drop a knife into my foot?

Accepted Answer

: It depends on the result. If no visible injury, of course no need to do anything; and a small cut probably doesn't need anything but a band aid. If you have a large cut or uncertain, go to an urgent care clinic or emergency room to have it checked.

Question 5

what happens if i drop 5 pound weight on my foot is it broke?

Accepted Answer

I don't know?: Is it swollen? Is there pain? Is there deformity?   Medical history, X-ray and physical exam normally  can rule in or rule out a fracture &amp; provide an accurate diagnosis.

Question 6

what is foot drop?

Accepted Answer

Forefront weakness: Foot drop is when one cannot lift the forefoot up, thus dragging the toes. It is caused by nerve injury, spinal cord or brain injury, and by muscle weakness or paralysis. Treatment is of the underlying disorder and by splinting and bracing.

Question 7

what is drop foot?

Accepted Answer

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 8

what causes foot drop?

Accepted Answer

Nerve issue: Can be caused by many things including; diabetes , a nerve compression injury or a pinched nerve i your back. See a neurologist.

Question 9

what causes  drop foot?

Accepted Answer

Nerve injury: Nerve injury will create foot drop.

Question 10

how is foot drop treated?

Accepted Answer

Bracing/surgery: Dropfoot has various causes but results from the muscles that dorsiflex the ankle (primarily tibialis anterior) not functioning.  This usually is caused by a nerve dysfuntion.  In some cases it is reversible if the nerve can recover. Therapy, brace and surgery (tendon transfers) options exist.  An orthopaedic foot and ankle specialist can describe the various treatment options.

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Can fhl dysfunction cause the first ray to drop, arch to collapse, knee to adduct, hip to turn in and pelvic rotation over time?

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What should i do with dropped arches?

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Can dropped arches make your feet feel tingly?

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What should i do if i drop a knife into my foot?

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What happens if i drop 5 pound weight on my foot is it broke?

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What is foot drop?

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What is drop foot?

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What causes drop foot?

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