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My dr has said my foot has started getting foot drop and not said what it is and is it serious as not used my left foot in nearly 3months due 2 ops?
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Nerve palsy: Foot drop is usually due to damage to a nerve that controls dorsiflexion (lifting the foot up). I do not know what kind of surgery you've had but foot drop is not normal. You could consult a neurologist about this to find out if something else needs to be done to regain the function or stop progression of the nerve damage.
Answered 7/9/2014
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