Background Foot drop can be caused by a variety of diseases and injuries. Although it is a
common condition, its overall incidence has not been reported to date. Foot drop markedly …

Peripheral neuropathies are diseases of the peripheral nervous system that can be divided
into mononeuropathies, multifocal neuropathies, and polyneuropathies. Symptoms usually …

During the past three decades, internal fixation has become increasingly popular for fracture
management and limb reconstruction. As a result, during their training, orthopaedic …

Background Disorders involving the peripheral nervous system can have devastating
impacts on patients' daily functions and routines. There is a lack of consideration of the …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the quality of life among doctors, nurses, and occupational safety
and health technologists (OSHT). STUDY DESIGN: Cross-sectional study was undertaken in …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the usefulness of a combination of electromyography (EMG) and
ultrasound (US) assessments in diagnosing nerve trunk involvement. We hypothesised that …

The common peroneal nerve is the most commonly injured nerve in the lower extremity.
Peroneal nerve pathology results in loss of dorsiflexion at the tibiotalar joint, loss of eversion …

Peripheral nerve injuries are a common clinical problem. They not only affect the physical
capabilities of the injured person due to loss of motor or sensory function but also have a …

Background and purpose Daily management of patients with foot drop due to peroneal
nerve entrapment varies between a purely conservative treatment and early surgery, with no …

Various pathologic conditions extending from the lumbar and pelvic regions to the lower leg
may manifest as foot drop, or weakness of ankle dorsiflexion. Potential causes of foot drop …