Foot drop or drop foot is the condition in which you cannot raise the front part of your foot when you walk. It can affect one or both of your feet. Depending on its underlying cause, foot drop can be temporary or permanent. Consult with a foot and ankle doctor at a Singapore facility you trust if you suspect you have a foot drop.
Possible Causes
Unlike flat feet, foot drop can be due to a few underlying ailments that need addressing. Most of these ailments affect the nerves and muscles. The ailments include:
Multiple Sclerosis
Lou Gehrig’s Syndrome or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
Muscular Dystrophy
Polio
Cerebral Palsy
Alzheimer’s Disease
Stroke
Parkinson’s Disease
Diabetes
Peroneal Nerve injury
Symptoms and Diagnosis
When walking, people with foot drop may drag their toes. They may need to raise their knees higher to prevent toe dragging. Muscle weakness and tingling sensations in the leg are also symptoms.
The doctor will be asking for your symptoms after a physical examination. You will have to walk in front of your foot or ankle doctor at the Singapore clinic as they examine your leg for any damage or weakness. There may also be blood tests, CT or MRI scans, X-rays and ultrasounds for better diagnosis.
Foot Drop Treatment
Foot drop treatment is dependent on individual circumstances. Some of the early treatments that can help your recovery are:
Lightweight braces
Orthotics
Physical Therapy
Electrical Nerve Stimulation, or
Surgery
Seek Treatment from a Trusted Authority
East Coast Podiatry Centre (ECPC) is a Singapore-based specialised foot and ankle clinic that prioritises quality in its specialisation. Their clinical facilities are well-equipped to handle general treatment and advanced biomechanics clinical work. They provide various services such as bunions, flat feet, and nail fungus treatment.
Visit ECPC if you require foot and ankle exams and treatment. Patients may come to their clinic for foot cast application, orthotics, bunion surgery or heel pain treatment in Singapore.
