Title of article: Foot Drop Author: Yahya Firas Mohammad Al-shgerat. Editors: Almutazballlah Qablan, Sadeen Eid Reviewer: Dr. Adam M. Abdallah Keywords: Peroneal neuropathy, foot drop, drop foot, sciatic nerve, Leg crossing, Radiculopathy, common peroneal nerve palsy, common fibular nerve palsy Overview One of the common problems that lead to falls and injuries is foot drop. Foot drop, or common fibular nerve (CFN) palsy, describes a significant weakness of ankle and toe dorsiflexors including tibialis anterior, extensor hallucis longus (EHL), and extensor digitorum longus (EDL) which are innervated by the peroneal nerve. These muscles control the swinging of the foot during walking and […]
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