Definition:
Foot drop is a condition that describes the inability to lift the foot off the ground.
Causes:
Injuries of the peroneal nerve as well as stroke and spinal cord injuries can result in foot drop.
Foot Drop - Definition of Foot Drop
From Laura Inverarity, D.O., former About.com Guide
Updated June 22, 2009
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