"Foot drop" from_date:2012

[Efficacy of ultrasound-guided acupuncture at myofascial trigger points on improving gait function in patients with post-stroke foot drop]. To evaluate the clinical efficacy of ultrasound-guided acupuncture at myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) on treating post-stroke foot drop. Sixty patients with post-stroke foot drop were randomly assigned to an observation group 1 (20 cases, 1 case dropped of the control group after treatment (<0.05), the Holden walking scale grade in the observation group 2 was superior to that in the control group (<0.05). The ultrasound-guided acupuncture at MTrPs could effectively improve gait function in post-stroke foot drop patients.

Skin Lesions, Foot Drop, and Hand Contractures. A previously healthy individual in his 20s had 3 months of annular skin lesions, with numbness and paresthesia in the affected areas. Physical examination revealed multiple tattoos, bilateral palpable thickened auricular and ulnar nerves, and claw-hand deformity; test results for rapid plasma reagin, antinuclear antibodies, rheumatoid factor, acid

The effect of electromyographic feedback functional electrical stimulation on the plantar pressure in stroke patients with foot drop. The purpose of this study was to observe, using Footscan analysis, the effect of electromyographic feedback functional electrical stimulation (FES) on the changes in the plantar pressure of drop foot patients. This case-control study enrolled 34 stroke patients with foot drop. There were 17 cases received FES for 20 min per day, 5 days per week for 4 weeks (the FES group) and the other 17 cases only received basic rehabilitations (the control group). Before and after 4 weeks, the walking speed, spatiotemporal parameters and plantar pressure were measured. After 4 weeks treatments, Both the FES and control groups had increased walking speed and single stance

Comparison between a novel helical and a posterior ankle-foot orthosis on gait in people with unilateral foot drop: a randomised crossover trial. Neuromuscular disease and peripheral neuropathy may cause drop foot with or without evertor weakness. We developed a helical-shaped, non-articulated ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) to provide medial-lateral stability while allowing mobility, to improve gait

Efficacy of functional electrical stimulation in rehabilitating patients with foot drop symptoms after stroke and its correlation with somatosensory evoked potentials-a crossover randomised controlled trial. The connectivity between somatosensory evoked potentials (SEPs) and cortical plasticity remains elusive due to a lack of supporting data. This study investigates changes in pathological latencies and amplitudes of SEPs caused by an acute stroke after 2 weeks of rehabilitation with functional electrical stimulation (FES). Furthermore, changes in SEPs and the efficacy of FES against foot drop (FD) stroke symptoms were correlated using the 10-m walk test and foot-ankle strength. A randomised controlled two-period crossover design plus a control group (group C) was designed. Group A (n = 16

Characterizing peroneal nerve injury clinicoradiological patterns with MRI in patients with sciatic neuropathy and foot drop after total hip replacement. Sciatic nerve injury following total hip arthroplasty (THA) predominantly affects the peroneal division of the sciatic nerve, often causing a foot drop. This can result from a focal etiology (hardware malposition, prominent screw , or postoperative hematoma) or nonfocal/traction injury. The objective of this study was to compare the clinicoradiological features and define the extent of nerve injury resulting from these two distinct mechanisms. Patients who developed a postoperative foot drop within 1 year after primary or revision THA with a confirmed proximal sciatic neuropathy based on MRI or electrodiagnostic studies were

tDCS does not add effect to foot drop stimulator and gait training in improving clinical parameters and neuroplasticity biomarkers in chronic post-stroke: randomized controlled trial. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and foot drop stimulators (FDS) are widely used for stroke rehabilitation. However, no study has investigated if tDCS could boost the effects of FDS and gait training

Ankle rehabilitation robot training for stroke patients with foot drop: Optimizing intensity and frequency. Robotic solutions for ankle joint physical therapy have extensively been researched. The optimal frequency and intensity of training for patients when using the ankle robot is not known which can affect rehabilitation outcome. To explore the optimal ankle robot training protocol on foot drop in stroke subjects. Subjects were randomly divided into four groups, with 9 in each group. The subjects received different intensities (low or high intensity) with frequencies (1 session/day or 2 sessions/day) of robot combination training. Each session lasted 20 minutes and all subjects were trained 5 days a week for 3 weeks. After 3 weeks of treatment, all groups showed an improvement

A randomized controlled trial comparing conservative versus surgical treatment in patients with foot drop due to peroneal nerve entrapment: results of an internal feasibility pilot study. Based on the lack of literature to support any treatment strategy in patients with foot drop due to peroneal nerve entrapment, a prospective study randomizing patients between surgery and conservative treatment

Changes in Gait Characteristics of Stroke Patients with Foot Drop after the Combination Treatment of Foot Drop Stimulator and Moving Treadmill Training. To study the changes in gait characteristics of stroke patients with foot drop after the combination treatment of foot drop stimulator and moving treadmill training and thus provide a basis for the improvement in a foot drop gait after stroke . Sixty patients with hemiplegia and foot drop caused by stroke were randomly divided into two groups of 30: the test group and the control group. Both groups received basic rehabilitation training. On this basis, the test group received the combination treatment of foot drop stimulator and moving treadmill training. The control group received foot drop stimulator training. Both groups received

Application of an adjustable medical foot support pillow to prevent foot drop in patients with stroke. Foot drop is one of the most common complications after stroke. This study investigates the role of an adjustable medical foot support pillow in preventing foot drop and improving the lower limb function of patients after stroke. A total of 88 patients with strokes admitted to our hospital from score, and ankle joint mobility in the lower limbs, indicating statistically significant differences (P< 0.05). The incidence rate of foot drop was lower in the intervention group than in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P< 0.05). The adjustable medical foot support pillow can prevent foot drop in patients after stroke, improve lower limb function, provide

Conservative versus surgical treatment of foot drop in peroneal nerve entrapment: rationale and design of a prospective, multi-centre, randomized parallel-group controlled trial. High-quality evidence is lacking to support one treatment strategy over another in patients with foot drop due to peroneal nerve entrapment. This leads to strong variation in daily practice. The FOOTDROP (Follow-up and Outcome of Operative Treatment with Decompressive Release Of The Peroneal nerve) trial is a randomized, multi-centre study in which patients with peroneal nerve entrapment and persistent foot drop, despite initial conservative treatment, will be randomized 10 (± 4) weeks after onset between non-invasive treatment and surgical decompression. The primary endpoint is the difference in distance covered

Acute foot drop secondary to lumbar disc prolapse after seizure. Generalised tonic-clonic seizures have been reported to cause musculoskeletal injuries including vertebral fractures usually without resultant neurological deficit. Lumbar disc prolapse resulting in neurological deficits following seizures has not been reported. We report a 43-year-old man who presented after a generalised seizure at which point he developed worsening of low back pain and left sciatica followed by an acute foot drop. His lumbo-sacral MRI demonstrated a diffuse disc bulge at L4-5 level and a large, caudally migrated, free disc fragment with resulting severe canal stenosis at L4/5 and left lateral recess stenosis at L5/S1. He underwent urgent left L4/5 and L5/S1 micro-discectomies with resolution of his symptoms. We

A national survey on the management of foot drop secondary to lumbar degenerative disease in the United Kingdom. There is considerable variation in the management of foot drop secondary to lumbar degenerative disease (LDD) that occurs between centres and surgeons (spinal surgeons and neurosurgeons). The lack of standardised practice reflects the paucity in evidence base for management of this condition. In this survey, we aimed to assess current practice in the UK and identify the areas of variation. A case-based survey was distributed to members of the Society of British Neurological Surgeons and British Association of Spine Surgeons through an online questionnaire. The survey consisted of 10 questions designed to determine the management of foot drop secondary to LDD. A total of 163

Foot drop as the initial symptom caused by thoracic disc herniation. Foot drop is a syndrome resulting from weakness or paralysis of the tibialis anterior muscle. Some patients with thoracic disc herniation seek medical help complain of foot drop as the initial symptom. The study investigated the clinical characteristics of these patients and clarified the clinical efficacy after treatment . A total of 13 patients with foot drop as the initial symptom arising from thoracic disc herniation were collected from January 2015 to December 2020. The average follow-up period was 20.5 months. We recorded neurological functions, the tibialis anterior muscle strength, Japanese Orthopedic Association score (JOA), location of the lesion, and occupation rate of herniation in the spinal canal

Spatiotemporal, kinematic and kinetic assessment of the effects of a foot drop stimulator for home-based rehabilitation of patients with chronic stroke: a randomized clinical trial. Gait disability affects the daily lives of patients with stroke in both home and community settings. An abnormal foot-ankle position can cause instability on the supporting surface and negatively affect gait. Our

Short-Term Effect of Kinesio Taping of Lower-Leg Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Pattern on Gait Parameter and Dynamic Balance in Chronic Stroke with Foot Drop. The aim of this study is to identify the effectiveness of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) leg Kinesio taping on gait parameters and dynamic balance in chronic stroke patients with foot drop. A total 22 chronic length and TUG, and ABC score compared with the control group. We conclude that the short term effect of application of lower-leg KT according to the PNF pattern increased the gait ability and dynamic balance of chronic stroke patients with foot drop.

Functional electrical stimulation compared with ankle-foot orthosis in subacute post stroke patients with foot drop: A pilot study. : The conventional treatment for foot drop includes an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) or functional electrical stimulation (FES). : To compare gait parameters in patients following a subacute post stroke with foot drop treated with AFO or FES. : Twenty one subacute patients with stroke with foot drop were fitted with FES ( = 10) or AFO ( = 11). Evaluations were performed at baseline, following 4 weeks and 12 weeks. Spatiotemporal gait parameters and symmetry, dynamic electromyography, 10-m walk test, -min walk test, timed up and go, functional ambulation classification, and perception of improvement in walking were measured. The gait analysis measures were

Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for treatment of foot drop in multiple sclerosis patients Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for treatment of foot drop in multiple sclerosis patients ..

Identifying Common Peroneal Neuropathy before Foot Drop. Common peroneal neuropathy shares the same pathophysiology as carpal tunnel syndrome. However, management is often delayed because of the traditional misconception of recognizing foot drop as the defining symptom for diagnosis. The authors believe recognizing common peroneal neuropathy before foot drop can relieve pain and help improve quality of life. One hundred eighty-five patients who underwent surgical common peroneal neuropathy decompression between 2011 and 2017 were included. The mean follow-up time was 249 ± 28 days. Patients were classified into two stages of severity based on clinical presentation: pre-foot drop and overt foot drop. Demographics, presenting symptoms, clinical signs, electrodiagnostic studies and response