Doctors' Answers to "Frequently Asked Questions" - Dropped Foot


These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.

Dropped Foot
Question: I have been told that I have a "dropped foot". In doing research, I can't locate any information in regards to "dropped foot". Is this a layman’s term? If so, what is the correct medical terminology? What could have caused this condition, and what could be done to alleviate this condition?

Answer: A dropped foot is actually a medical term. It refers to the weakness seen in those people with damage to the flexor muscles(or more usually the nerves to these muscles) of the foot. This leads to dropping of the foot when walking or stepping over curbs.

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