foot drop Flashcards
1
Q
possible causes
A
common peroneal nerve lesion
L5 radiculopathy
sciatic N lesion
2
Q
causes of common peroneal nerve lesion
A
compression at neck of fibula
- leg crossing, squattting, kneeling
- prolonged confinement
- plaster casts
- baker’s cysts
3
Q
OE - isolated peroneal neuropathy
A
weakness foot dorsiflexion and eversion
normal reflexes
4
Q
OE - if weakness hip abduction
A
suggests L5 radiculopathy
5
Q
Mx peroneal neuropathy
A
conservative Mx
symptoms usually improve 2-3mo
