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Peroneal Nerve Palsy

Faster horses

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Our long-time neighbor may have had it. He couldn't keep the toe of his foot elevated and it would cause him to trip at times. He had to remember to keep his toes up...or he could fall down. He never did have surgery on it, as I remember--but perhaps his wasn't real bad.

I did find this on the internet:

'Foot drop' is a general term that describes loss of the ability to raise the foot at the ankle. This leads to difficulty in walking and a floppy-appearing foot. There are many causes, but injury to the peroneal nerve is a very important reason for foot drop. This nerve supplies the tibialis anterior muscle, which is responsible for lifting the foot; injury to the nerve results in foot drop.





Before and After Videos
Causes of Foot Drop Injury
Foot Drop Surgery Information




Injury to the nerve can occur anywhere from the spine region all the way down to the area of the knee. Surgical treatment is often very useful in improving foot drop, depending on the circumstances. A complete injury to the peroneal nerve high up in the thigh or spine area is usually permanent and surgery at the level of the injury does not help. However, a new treatment using nerve transfers from the adjacent tibial nerve has the potential to correct the problem. Dr. Nath has pioneered the use of this surgical procedure for foot drop caused by hip replacement surgery and other injuries. The nerve transfer must be done within six to eight months of the onset of the foot drop for best results.

In other cases, the nerve is stretched by knee injuries and in this case a simple decompression surgery can restore function. In either case, Dr. Nath can provide consultation for possible surgical correction of the problem. If therapy or conservative management is better, then he can provide information for this as well.

If nerve surgery is not appropriate in a particular case, then tendon transfers can be used instead to help improve ankle stability, function and walking
 

the_jersey_lilly_2000

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My dad was in a auto accident when he was 14. It was a 2 ton flat bed truck. His brother was driving, and hit a telephone pole. The dash was smashed in on top of them. Dads pelvic bone was broke, and one leg. Well...when the (whoever it was at the time that came to rescues haha before 911 for sure) they put a jack on top of his foot to jack the dash up off them so they could get them out. It broke all kinda stuff in the top of his foot. He had foot drop for a long time, his would flop completely back behind itself and trip him. Dr's said he'd never get over it. He tied a shoe string from his belt loop to his lace ups in his boot, and wore it that way for about a year after all the other stuff healed up enuff for him to get around. After about a year, it worked fine, and has ever since.
 

Bward

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I had that after giving birth to my first son. Lasted for a few weeks then gradually got better. It was extremely annoying and I felt like I was missing some important chromosomes for the duration. :p
 

TXTibbs

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Well I have it...ughh...but they say it will come back in 2-3 months!!! They claim I did it crossing my legs...which I have a hard time believing....but who am I to fight with a doctor!!! HAHA...yeah right I nearly stormed outta the University hospital in San Antonio...crap hole it is...wouldn't send my dog to that place!!!
 

TXTibbs

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Big Muddy rancher said:
Wishing you a speedy recovery Tibbs. :)

The unknown of something is the worst but we'll be pullin' for you.

Take care. :)

Thanks Big Muddy....had an MRI on Friday so still waiting to see what that says.......I dunno it really just sucks! Try walking (very fast) without being able to tip one of your feet back!!! HAHA...fell down didn't ya??? Yeah see it isn't easy, although I'm getting used to it a little now. But anyway I guess could be worse....think positive Levi...think Positive!!! Ughh... :cry:
 

nr

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There are splints or braces (AFO splint) that fit under a sock and around the lower leg which prevent the foot from dropping. Google Foot drop brace or AFO splint. Cost from $49 and up to a couple hundred.

I hope this problem disappears on its own for you though.
 

TXTibbs

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nonrancher said:
There are splints or braces (AFO splint) that fit under a sock and around the lower leg which prevent the foot from dropping. Google Foot drop brace or AFO splint. Cost from $49 and up to a couple hundred.

I hope this problem disappears on its own for you though.

They give me one and I wore it one whole day and yes it keeps me from having an awkward limp, but that night my butt, legs, teeth and hair all hurt from wearing that damn thing....I took it out and threw it in the back of my pickup and thats where it still is.
 

nr

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TXTibbs said:
nonrancher said:
There are splints or braces (AFO splint) that fit under a sock and around the lower leg which prevent the foot from dropping. Google Foot drop brace or AFO splint. Cost from $49 and up to a couple hundred.

I hope this problem disappears on its own for you though.

They give me one and I wore it one whole day and yes it keeps me from having an awkward limp, but that night my butt, legs, teeth and hair all hurt from wearing that damn thing....I took it out and threw it in the back of my pickup and thats where it still is.

sometimes it takes awhile to adjust to new equipment and to not put the rest of the body into a strange position while using it. I'm sure you're not such an ol' dog you can't learn some new tricks. :wink:
 
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