One peroneal tendon attaches to the outside of the foot at the base of the little toe (fifth metatarsal). The other tendon goes underneath the foot and attaches to the inside of the arch.

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 ...