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A 42-year-old male asked:

My son did have surgery on the pereneol nerve that caused his drop foot, doc said it would wake up after awhile, but it's been over a year no lat move?

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Dr. Thomas Inwoodanswered

Podiatry 37 years experience

Peroneal nerve: It is time for a referral to a neurologist. The surgeon will help you with that

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