Foot Drop
- Inability to lift the front part of the foot
- Dragging toes while walking
- Steppage gait, raising the knee higher than normal
- Weakness along the shin and top of the foot
What Is Foot Drop?
Foot drop is weakness or paralysis of the muscles that normally lift the front of the foot, caused by peroneal nerve damage or compression. It's a symptom, not a diagnosis, and identifying the underlying cause determines the treatment approach.
Dr. Balkaran's Approach
As a fellowship-trained peripheral nerve surgeon with advanced microsurgical training, Dr. Balkaran evaluates foot drop comprehensively with nerve testing and imaging to determine whether the cause is a compressible nerve that can be surgically addressed, or a systemic condition requiring coordinated care. Regenerative nerve therapies support recovery in appropriate cases.