Foot Drop - Page #3
 

Lab Studies:
None

Other Studies:
MRI of his lumbar spine which noted no spinal canal stenosis. Minimal grade 1 retrolisthesis of his L5-S1. <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS1FootDrop-840.jpg" title="Case Photo #1" data-lity><b>Case Photo #1</b></a> <br>EMG: Findings were consistent with acute left peroneal neuropathy around the left fibular head. This was mixed demyelinating and axonopathy. There was significant conduction block just above the fibular head. <br>Diagnostic ultrasound examination of the peroneal nerve: There was enlargement noted of the common peroneal nerve at the fibular head. <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS2FootDrop-840.jpg" title="Case Photo #2" data-lity><b>Case Photo #2</b></a> , <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS3FootDrop-840.jpg" title="Case Photo #3" data-lity><b>Case Photo #3</b></a> , <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS4FootDrop-840.jpg" title="Case Photo #4" data-lity><b>Case Photo #4</b></a>

Consultations:
None

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