Foot drop does not happen on its own. It is typically caused by nerve damage, which can stem from several underlying causes. Foot drop dramatically affects gait, and this is often one of the first ...

A checkup by NFL teams last weekend in Indianapolis showed Smith remains unable to raise his left foot or swing it out to the side because of an issue with his peroneal nerve. But the "foot-drop ...

Foot drop results from weakness in the tibialis anterior muscle, which is controlled by the deep peroneal nerve. Other symptoms of MS can also worsen foot drop-related walking problems.

Superficial peroneal nerve entrapment can result from fascial swelling or dysfunction where the nerve runs through the deep crural fascia near the ankle, which can result from injury. Ankle sprains ...

The full severity is still under assessment. Dr. Jesse Morse hopes the injury affects only the bones and doesn’t involve the peroneal nerve, which could lead to foot drop. If the peroneal nerve is ...

Marked swelling of the right deep peroneal nerve was observed at the fibular head level, while the left deep peroneal nerve showed no abnormal echogenicity or swelling . ... Foot drop can also result ...

Conditions affecting the deep peroneal nerve, such as foot drop, can result from nerve entrapment or compression, often due to overuse, tight shoes, or medical conditions like diabetes or stroke.

This uniquely designed ball is crucial for stimulating the deep peroneal nerve in the foot. Made with hardened particles that provide the right pressure, the spike ball allows users to perform the ...

Case: We describe a thirteen-year-old patient who developed a deep peroneal nerve palsy following patellar dislocation. After her initial visit for patellar dislocation, our patient developed foot ...