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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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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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