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A 39-year-old female asked:
after knee surgey almost a year ago i seem to be tripping alot, i am dragging that foot is that normal?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

Dr. Joseph Newmananswered
Podiatry 32 years experience
No: There might be some nerve issue, and that can cause dropfoot. Talk to your orthopedic surgeon about this.
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
See your doctor: Symptoms like these are best deterimed by a thorough evaluation by your physician. Based on his/her findings, a treatment plan can be developed to help you.
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

A Verified Doctoranswered
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Not normal: Please call your heakth provider and get checked out, could be possible nerve inflammation/damage/irritation or nothing.
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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