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My son is experiencing a dead feeling on the top of his ankle - no pain but it feels like the muscle is contracting. can't point toes upward.?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Footdrop: Consider L4 & L5 nerve root or peripheral nerve involvement. Possible disc/pinched nerve.

Answered 4/1/2019

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Recommend a : Neurology consult. He may need emg-ncv testing to further evaluate nerve function.

Answered 3/14/2019

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