Drop Foot
Difficulty lifting the front of the foot due to weakness or nerve injury.
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Diagnosis
Common symptoms
- Toes drag when walking
- High-stepping gait
- Foot slap on ground
- Numbness in top of foot
Possible causes
- Peroneal nerve injury
- Stroke or MS
- Herniated disc
- Muscular dystrophy
Treatment approach
AFO braces and dorsiflexion-assist devices restore a safe, natural gait.