Abstract | BACKGROUND:
Foot drop is defined as inability to dorsiflex the foot at the ankle joint. Although a well-documented entity with a myriad of causes along the neuraxis, starting from parasagittal intracranial pathologies to peripheral nerve lesions, treatment has always remained uniform (i.e., elimination of the causative pathology. A conservative approach with complete recovery has never been documented with video evidence). CASE DESCRIPTION: A 74-year-old female presented with dorsiflexion weakness of the left ankle secondary to a prolapsed disk at the L4-5 level. The duration of the foot drop was short (3 days). She was planned for surgery but kept under close observation considering the consistent recovery of the symptoms. To our astonishment she had rapid pain relief in the next 5 days. Motor power improved over 3 weeks, and she had complete recovery in 4 weeks. Video recordings were made to document the improved power at both stages. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Narasinga Rao K V L, Harsh Deora, Vikas Vazhayil, Suresh Tatineni |
Journal | World neurosurgery
(World Neurosurg)
Vol. 122
Pg. 518-521
(Feb 2019)
ISSN: 1878-8769 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 30266693
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Topics |
- Aged
- Ankle Joint
(surgery)
- Female
- Foot Injuries
(diagnostic imaging, surgery)
- Humans
- Intervertebral Disc Displacement
(diagnosis, surgery)
- Lumbar Vertebrae
(surgery)
- Peroneal Neuropathies
(complications, diagnosis, surgery)
- Recovery of Function
(physiology)
- Spinal Stenosis
(surgery)
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