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I have footdrop in my left leg what can i do on my own to help it heal?
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Why: Why do you have footdrop? Injury, trauma, after surgery, spontaneous? Treatment and expectations would depend on the etiology of the foot drop. We often brace a foot drop to prevent tendon/muscle contractures.
Answered 4/9/2014
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