The most common causes of foot drop are peroneal nerve injury and lumbar radiculopathy (pinched nerve in the lower spine). Other brain, nerve, and muscle conditions may also cause foot drop.

Soon after, the foot drop occurred. Tests revealed no infections ... making the common peroneal nerve prone to slimmer's paralysis," he said. He further stated, "Although this condition is ...

Once a length of nerve equaling 1½ - 2 inches is freed, the nerve is cut and immediately sent to the laboratory for processing. The superficial peroneal nerve ... permanent numbness on the outer side ...

He had the typical high-steppage gait indicating left foot drop. Blood tests revealed normal ... studies revealed an absent left superficial peroneal sensory potential. The left sural sensory ...