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When you have foot drop, even mild will your reflexes in that leg be abnormal? if so, what changes would you see?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Ankle reflex: Your ankle reflex may be reduced or absent.

Dr Husar agreed

Answered 6/8/2018

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A member asked:

When you have foot drop, even mild will your reflexes in that leg be abnormal? if so, what changes would you see?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Husar agreed

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