Foot drop - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
网页2023年1月5日 · Foot drop is sometimes caused by a mass pushing on a nerve. This can be an overgrowth of bone in the spinal canal or a tumor or cyst pressing on the nerve in the knee or spine. Imaging tests can help pinpoint these types of problems.
Foot Drop: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
网页2023年1月16日 · Foot drop (also called drop foot) happens when you can’t raise the front part of your foot due to weakness or paralysis of the muscles that lift it. It’s a symptom of several possible underlying conditions and can be temporary or long-term (chronic).
Foot drop - Physiopedia
网页Foot drop also known as drop foot is not a disease, but rather a commonly encountered symptom of a neurological, anatomical, or muscular problem. Foot drop is inability to lift the forefoot due to the weakness of dorsiflexors of the foot.
Foot Drop - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
网页2024年2月12日 · Foot drop is an inability to lift the forefoot due to the weakness of the dorsiflexors. This may result from muscular, skeletal, or nervous system pathology. A thorough evaluation should include medical history, physical examination, necessary imaging, and electrodiagnostic studies.
Foot drop: Etiology, diagnosis, and treatment - UpToDate
网页2023年4月24日 · Foot drop (sometimes referred to as "drop foot") refers to an inability to lift the forefoot due to weakness of the dorsiflexors. This condition may be the result of a muscular, skeletal, or nervous system problem.
Foot drop - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2023年1月5日 · Foot drop, sometimes called drop foot, is a general term for difficulty lifting the front part of the foot. If you have foot drop, the front of your foot might drag on the ground when you walk. Foot drop isn't a disease.
Diagnosing Causes of Foot Drop - Spine-health
网页If foot drop is suspected, diagnostic tests may be required to check the muscle and nerve tissues in the affected leg. Tests may also be conducted to check for systemic conditions, such as diabetes or genetic disorders that may affect the nerves.