Foot drop - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年1月5日 · The most common cause of foot drop is compression of a nerve in the leg that controls the muscles involved in lifting the foot. This nerve is called the peroneal nerve. A serious knee injury can lead to the nerve being compressed.
Foot drop - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
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 - Doctors and departments - Mayo Clinic
2023年1月5日 · Foot drop is a general term that describes a difficulty in lifting the front part of the foot. It's often caused by compression of a nerve.
Foot drop - Mayo Clinic
The most common type of foot drop is caused by injury to the peroneal nerve, which controls the muscles that lift the foot. Foot drop can be temporary or permanent. A brace can help hold the foot in position.
Peroneal nerve - Mayo Clinic
The peroneal nerve is on the outside of the fibula just below the knee. Pressure to the peroneal nerve, as you might experience if you sit with your legs crossed for too long, can trigger temporary foot drop.
Peripheral neuropathy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Learn what may cause the prickling, tingling or numb sensations of nerve damage and how to prevent and treat this painful disorder.
Peripheral nerve injuries - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2024年3月30日 · Your surgeon can bypass a damaged section of nerve by connecting a healthy nerve to restore function. If you have a serious nerve injury, surgery can restore function to critical muscles by transferring tendons from one muscle to another.
High satisfaction rates and positive outcomes for Bridle procedure …
The Bridle procedure for foot drop allows patients to walk without wearing a brace. A Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon reports patient satisfaction rates with the procedure are greater than 90%.
Diabetic neuropathy - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
2022年4月29日 · Foot problems, including sores that don't heal, ulcers and even amputation, are common complications of diabetic neuropathy. But you can prevent many of these problems by having a thorough foot exam at least once a year.
Neuropathy in feet post-laminectomy - Mayo Clinic Connect
2023年9月30日 · I had an L5-S1 fusion that was supposed to take the pressure off a nerve that was supposedly causing my back pain ansdneuropathy in feet. Surgery went fine, but never helped with the oain. Tread lightly when it comes to surgery, Get …