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My big toe has dropped for no reason i havent injured it and its not painful . the other ties are fine so not complete drop foot?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Nerve/tendon: compression, usually due to ill-fittting shies or overuse tendonitis form exercise. I suggest a podiatry consultation.

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Answered 2/27/2019

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Dr. Richard Mallia answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Tendons: There are tendons to keep the toe straight. When there is an imbalance to tension of one or more tendon the toe may deviate from the normal position.

Dr Bansal and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 2/27/2019

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A member asked:

My big toe has dropped for no reason i havent injured it and its not painful . the other ties are fine so not complete drop foot?

9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Kuitems and 6 doctors agreed

Dr. Richard Mallia answered

Dr Bansal and 6 doctors agreed

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