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can foot drop be cured without surgery?

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Can foot drop be treated without undergoing surgery?

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Answered by Dr. Deepak Aher

Very unlikely ..

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Orthopedist

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Answered by Dr. Dev Chourey

Kindly provide more details. May physical rehab help you

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Dr. Dev Chourey

Occupational Therapist

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Answered by Dr. Anshul Parashar

What is the cause of footdrop?

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Physiotherapist

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Answered by Dr. Hanisha Ramchandani

Yes, Electro acupuncture has given great results in treating foot drop.
Foot drop is mobility impairment of an ankle, foot and toes which causes foot drop. It is usually caused by a stroke.
Acupuncture point along with electro stimulation, combined with Moxibustion ( passing heat) showed significant improvement in the condition of the patient.
Acupuncture helps in improving motor function in patients with foot drop. Some physical exercises ( at later stages) will be given which will also help in correcting the foot drop completely.

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Answered by Dr. Saksham Mittal

You can wait for around 8-9 months for recovery. In the meantime do passive ankle movements and get a neurological opinion done. If no improvement then tendon transfers or other surgeries are the options.

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Orthopedist

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Answered by Dr. Dilip Mehta

No, foot drop cannot be treated without surgery.

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Joint Replacement Surgeon

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Answered by Dr. Rufus Vasanth Raj

First we need to know the etiology. If its a treatable cause, all we need do is wait and also habe a foot drop splint to prevent equinus deformity.

For Cases where recovery is doubtful. surgery is a good option to lead a better quality of life. tendon transfers and ankle fusion are the common surgeries performed

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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Answered by Dr. velpula sai sirish

in foot drop condition you can go for Physiotherapy treatment with galvanic stimulations will help to regain the nerve strength if it is not complete rupture of nerve
and doing ankle strengthering exercises and calf strengthening exercises will maintain the muscle length normal and prevent contractures foot drop splint can be used at night while sleeping

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Answered by Dr. Utsav Agrawal

depends on stage and time passed

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Answered by Dr. Dr.Narendra Medagam

first we need to diagnose the cause of foot drop. There are both medical and surgical causes for foot drop. depending on that we decide.

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Knee pain due to basketball

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Does Knee replacement affect your nerves?

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From one month onwards right forearm pain

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I started having muscle pain/ache in my outer right hip area a day after I changed my everyday footwear a week ago. Pain is dull and bearable but irritating. It usually starts when walking and tends to go away slowly when sitting in a relaxed sitting position. Sometimes it also starts when sleeping. I'm not taking any medication of any kind. I'm underweight due to my lifestyle and eating habits.

Male | 24

It seems that you have muscle pain on the outside right hip region. This pain could have been caused by changing shoes. Muscles can ache if they are tense or strained. In addition, if you are too thin, your muscles may easily get tired. Put on supportive footwear, stretch gently and take a good diet so that your muscles can heal. Also, make sure to rest and avoid activities that worsen the ache.

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Hi, I am 14 years old and I have had pain in my knee for months now and I am a gymnast and sometimes when I land there is a shot of pain that goes straight through my kneecap and it feels like it just breaks and then it will hurt for about 5 minutes and then I will be fine. I can’t lunge or squat without it hurting and we have tried a lot of things but nothing is working. Thanks!

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My father was unable to walk properly (not able to move the legs freely). Unable to lift the weights, foot drop, unable to write properly sometimes, some muscle loss was seen in limbs. We have gone to hospitals in Hyderabad but there was no improvement in his condition. Please help me in finding out the doctor and treatment for this condition?

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Sir mujhe avn ki problem hai pichhale 2 saal se kya mera treatment ho sakta hai aapke yahan or mujhe RGHS card ka laabh mil sakta hai kya aapke yahan.. Vikas whatsapp No. 8955480780

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Connect at 8639947097 to discuss. Thanks. Dr.Shivanshu Mittal

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Can foot drop be treated without undergoing surgery?

can foot drop be cured without surgery?

Can foot drop be treated without undergoing surgery?

Very unlikely ..

Kindly provide more details. May physical rehab help you

What is the cause of footdrop?

You can wait for around 8-9 months for recovery. In the meantime do passive ankle movements and get a neurological opinion done. If no improvement then tendon transfers or other surgeries are the options.

No, foot drop cannot be treated without surgery.

depends on stage and time passed kindly share more details for more info feel free to get in touchDr Utsav AgrawalOrthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon7447799000

first we need to diagnose the cause of foot drop. There are both medical and surgical causes for foot drop. depending on that we decide.

Questions & Answers on "Orthopedic" (839)

Issue Spinal teraa qamar dard

Knee pain due to basketball

Complete ACL tear with buckling of PCL and anterior tibial translation

I'm 45, had spinal fusion a decade ago. Lately, feeling a bit off. Is it normal to have new issues 10 years after spinal fusion?

Does Knee replacement affect your nerves?

From one month onwards right forearm pain

I have pain in my tips of right hand fingers , little swelling in pinky finger and also pain in palm . Feeling uneasy near elbow and shoulder.

What is cervical spondylosis with radiculopathy?

I’m 63 years old diabetic and suffering from lumbar pain and some related problems arises I have taken treatment from orthopedist since 1 year but it has been raised.

I'm 50 year old facing sharp pain behind knee muscle after hit in knee

I have constant back pain

Sir mujhe avn ki problem hai pichhale 2 saal se kya mera treatment ho sakta hai aapke yahan or mujhe RGHS card ka laabh mil sakta hai kya aapke yahan.. Vikas whatsapp No. 8955480780

I am sahil seth i suffered lateral ankle sprain 2 years ago i did physiotherapy but haven't got any relief doing the same.. i have flat foot on which my doctor recommended me to wear customized arch support but the problem is the same please help me out.. asap..

My leg was operated on tibia fabula one and a half year ago but now the complete is not connected what to do

Had left body pain from shoulder to toe

Can trauma trigger or worsen rheumatoid arthritis?

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depends on stage and time passed

kindly share more details

for more info

feel free to get in touch
Dr Utsav Agrawal
Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon
7447799000