Foot Drop, Peroneal Nerve Injury - Everything You Need To Know - Dr. Nabil Ebraheim

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  • čas přidán 10. 02. 2011
  • Dr. Ebraheim’s educational animated video describes the condition known as foot.drop , which occurs due to Peroneal nerve injury . Causes and treatment of Peroneal nerve injury is outlined .
    What is foot drop?
    The inability to raise the front part of the foot due to weakness or paralysis of the tibialis anterior muscle that lifts the foot.
    A common symptom of foot drop is high steppage gait often characterized by raising the thigh up in an exaggerated fashion while walking.
    When the person with foot drop walks, the foot slaps down onto the floor.
    Foot drop usually results from injury to the peroneal nerve which is susceptible to injury at any point of its course.
    The peroneal nerve begins from the L4,L5, S1 and S2 nerve roots and joins the tibial nerve to form the sciatic nerve.
    The sciatic nerve starts n the lower back and runs through the buttock and lower limb.
    In the lower thigh, just above the back of the knee, the sciatic nerve divides into two nerve, the tibial and peroneal nerves, which innervate different parts of the lower leg.
    The common peroneal nerve then ravels anterior, around the fibular neck, dividing into superficial and deep peroneal nerves.
    The deep peroneal nerve gives innervation to the tibialis anterior muscle of the lower leg which is responsible for dorsiflexion of the ankle.
    Conditions causing foot drop:
    1-L4-L5 disc herniation
    A herniated disc compressing the L5 nerve root may cause foot drop.
    2-Lumbosacral plexus injury due to pelvic fracture
    3-Sciatic nerve injury: hip dislocation
    The common peroneal division of the sciatic nerve is commonly injured during fracture dislocation injuries involving the hip.
    4-Injury to the knee: kee dislocation
    In the event of a knee dislocation, it is important to check for common peroneal nerve and popliteal artery injury.
    5-Established compartment syndrome
    •Foot drop is a late finding
    •Irreversible muscle and nerve ischemia occur in patients if fasciotomy is not performed.
    •Fasciotomy should be done early.
    •4 hours of ischemia may be tolerated, but by 8 hours, the damage is often irreversible.
    Treatment of peroneal nerve injury/foot drop:
    •If a disc herniation in the low back is impinging on the nerve and causing symptoms of foot drop, then the herniated disc should be treated or removed.
    •Obtain EMG and nerve studies of the patient.
    •Recovery may take 1 year to 18 months.
    •The big toe is the last to recover.
    •If no recovery is achieved, explore the nerve for repair, graft or tendon transfer.
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Komentáře • 480

  • @V8SplashMan
    @V8SplashMan Před 12 lety +108

    Long story short. Neurologist determined my Peroneal nerve from my knee down was damaged. Had every symptom of Foot drop including massive numbing. Based of many tests estimated heal time was 3 years nerve 10 years for numbness to go away. I wore a ankle brace I bought from Frys (Gel Padding), took massive amounts of L-Glutamine, Massive amounts of vegetables and ULTRA healthy diet, applied heat and stimulated the muscle with exercises. Fully healed in 5 months. Both doctors were surprised.

    • @rubythomas1765
      @rubythomas1765 Před 4 lety +3

      Diet plan?

    • @touseefkhan6120
      @touseefkhan6120 Před rokem +2

      Please tell me what u eat that days

    • @nayeemmalikshaik1790
      @nayeemmalikshaik1790 Před rokem +5

      Great brother...my son got sciatic nerve injury above the knee few days back.... doctor said it will take 12 months for recovery & said can expect foot drop..... please suggest plan of treatment

    • @manasiranadive5438
      @manasiranadive5438 Před rokem +2

      Wow good..tell me exercise n diet.i have right leg foot drop problem.

    • @catchlifewithpriyarohit
      @catchlifewithpriyarohit Před rokem +1

      Pls share diet plan nd detail pls

  • @prayamam
    @prayamam Před 10 lety +39

    I'm glad I ran into this video! So good to see a professional takes his time to post his video so that the public can understand. I'm sure many people benefit from this video. Thank you!

  • @nabilebraheim
    @nabilebraheim  Před 11 lety +5

    I'm not sure how many, but I believe it is a sizable market as it can be caused from issues with the spine, perennial nerve, etc. I am glad that you are doing this project, as it will help a lot of people. I hope you will promote this video among your colleagues.

  • @nabilebraheim
    @nabilebraheim  Před 12 lety +2

    THANKS

  • @nabilebraheim
    @nabilebraheim  Před 12 lety

    thanks

  • @haqzahoorul
    @haqzahoorul Před 3 lety +4

    JAZAKALLAH for this fantastic video on such a complex problem. I watched several videos on this problem, but undoubtedly, this is the best. Thank you.

  • @nabilebraheim
    @nabilebraheim  Před 13 lety

    @kaleidoscopekay yes ,you are correct
    a brace is worn to support the foot

  • @drmaqsoodali
    @drmaqsoodali Před 8 lety +3

    Excellent description of foot drop and the nerve injury.

  • @nabilebraheim
    @nabilebraheim  Před 12 lety +2

    Foot drop may take up to one year to recover. I would repeat the EMG study at a minimum of three weeks post-surgery in order to receive a reasonable response.

  • @beachcomber4evah
    @beachcomber4evah Před 12 lety +1

    Thank you, you're providing an excellent service.

  • @nabilebraheim
    @nabilebraheim  Před 12 lety +1

    @MsGumptious thank you for sharing

  • @AliciaMully
    @AliciaMully Před 11 lety +1

    I understand your pain. I got drop foot when I was 23 & just graduated from PSU. I had a shoe obsession that had to go into hibernation since this injury not only changes your life but your sense of self. Shoe shopping is very difficult but thank the Almighty that flats have become amazingly fashionable (although sometimes an outfit only heels will make). Online shopping for shoes allows a larger variety but depending on your brace you porobably have to try them out.

  • @nabilebraheim
    @nabilebraheim  Před 12 lety +3

    Foot drop may take up to one year to recover. If the recovery does not come, you may need surgical intervention such as a tendon transfer.

  • @nabilebraheim
    @nabilebraheim  Před 12 lety +5

    Foot drop may take up to one year to recover. You may need a surgical intervention, possible tendon transfer

  • @nabilebraheim
    @nabilebraheim  Před 13 lety

    great

  • @drraghda3096
    @drraghda3096 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for your simple way to inform us about the disease

  • @TheMissBunny22
    @TheMissBunny22 Před 12 lety +4

    I honestly find your videos very educational and easy to learn about any condition...so thank you! i would like to see more about the drop foot, because i have my dissertation with this topic...something about neurological (why drop foot is occurring). Thank you again and hope to see more videos!

  • @aemiir7075
    @aemiir7075 Před 3 měsíci

    biggest Fan of Dr Nabil Ebraheim...

  • @nabilebraheim
    @nabilebraheim  Před 12 lety +2

    @V8SplashMan great story
    thanks

    • @insanoinsano3878
      @insanoinsano3878 Před 3 lety

      hello sir, i had tissues isquimia because i have been with Both legs crossed for more or less 12 hours and when i wake in the hospital i have been cirurgy in intensiva care because the cyrurgic room was ocupied and so the cireurgeon take out the necrosie part of muscles but to help the already bad situation i get a bacteria from intensiva care room who start eating the legs tissue, after a battle against the bacterias and to stay with the Legs no cutt because one of the doctors wanted to cut both, my lucky was my familie didnt gave autorization to that , they said i never walk again but i recover but stay with a drop foot in the right leg and wick muscle and i cant move the fingers in the right leg, it das 2011 do foi think i can recover still after that time? im doing eletroestimulation, what you think, hope foi can answer me for i dont spent more time and money. thanks

  • @rosealbahrain9019
    @rosealbahrain9019 Před 2 lety

    We really appreciate arab Dr as an egyptian : for demonstrating such graet educational content🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💜💜💜

  • @JLincoln777
    @JLincoln777 Před 9 lety +1

    Excellent and informative video. Much thanks and appreciation

  • @NYOrthoRN
    @NYOrthoRN Před 12 lety

    Fantastic video. I really learned a great deal of information.

  • @kendalbeffre2776
    @kendalbeffre2776 Před 7 lety +32

    I got drop foot when I found out I had cancer at 10 years old couple years later almost done with chemo (hopefully don't get cancer again) now I'm just hoping I get my foot back

  • @HafizahHoshni
    @HafizahHoshni Před 4 lety +1

    Awesomely informative and perfectly explained! Thank you so much! 😊😊 2/9/2019

  • @medicalxft21
    @medicalxft21 Před 5 lety

    Excellent presentation, thank you so much

  • @nabilebraheim
    @nabilebraheim  Před 13 lety

    @94brigate watch the recovery
    be patient

  • @desertlion151
    @desertlion151 Před 11 lety

    Good video , thanks Dr Ebraheim

  • @rahulsejwar3561
    @rahulsejwar3561 Před 6 lety +1

    very helpful and knowledgable video sir

  • @nabilebraheim
    @nabilebraheim  Před 13 lety

    @SenseShine1 a bad disc can cause a foot drop

  • @geojor
    @geojor Před 9 lety +3

    informative, thank you...

  • @nabilebraheim
    @nabilebraheim  Před 13 lety

    @MrVickydoc thanks

  • @amirsaedi2303
    @amirsaedi2303 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for the video, its very useful

  • @chinafox1
    @chinafox1 Před 13 lety

    excellent introduction of the foot drop,great
    thanks

  • @pequazone
    @pequazone Před 4 lety

    Great info. Wish I was told this awhile ago.

  • @paulholdstock4751
    @paulholdstock4751 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Thank you so much for all your videos and for being caring enough to take the time , very much appreciated, Thank you.

    • @nabilebraheim
      @nabilebraheim  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you very much
      Try to check my community page, it has quizzes with explanations.

    • @paulholdstock4751
      @paulholdstock4751 Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@nabilebraheim thank you I will definitely do that. Best wishes.

    • @nabilebraheim
      @nabilebraheim  Před 9 měsíci

      @@paulholdstock4751 thanks

  • @nabilebraheim
    @nabilebraheim  Před 13 lety +1

    @marichalallal may be from the nerve injury
    it also can result frommuscle injury
    get EMG and nerve studies

    • @rayf7071
      @rayf7071 Před 6 lety

      nabil ebraheim had motor cycle crash broke pelvis 20 months latet still got footdrop. You wrote about EMG test how do they do it? And will it hurt? Because i still have a bit of swelling around the toes
      Thanks.

  • @souravpaul3430
    @souravpaul3430 Před 4 lety

    A very helpful video.... thanks Dr.

  • @nabilebraheim
    @nabilebraheim  Před 13 lety

    @IIHoppa123II sorry to hear that

  • @superduperman5187
    @superduperman5187 Před 12 lety

    Wonderful videos. I am currently using these to review for the boards. Love from NYC

  • @paulyoung4781
    @paulyoung4781 Před 2 lety

    Very well explained thanks

  • @nitinyadav6562
    @nitinyadav6562 Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing...

  • @nabilebraheim
    @nabilebraheim  Před 12 lety

    You may contact my medical assistant Erica. She will get all of the information to me and keep in touch with you. Her e-mail address is Erica.Brunt@utoledo.edu

  • @nabilebraheim
    @nabilebraheim  Před 12 lety

    @88rampitup88 thank you will do that in the future

  • @waniamajeed1122
    @waniamajeed1122 Před 7 lety

    so nicely described sir....got it all understood

  • @joeschmo1516
    @joeschmo1516 Před 3 lety

    Wonderful
    Thank you for the info

  • @SamKhan-vg3xg
    @SamKhan-vg3xg Před 7 lety +2

    nice information ...thanks

  • @MultiMusik4
    @MultiMusik4 Před 11 lety

    very good video!

  • @nabilebraheim
    @nabilebraheim  Před 12 lety

    @NYOrthoRN thanks

  • @sivagamikalyanasundaram5725

    Very useful video Dr

  • @victoriawambui1284
    @victoriawambui1284 Před rokem

    This was very helpful. Recovering from tibia and fibula fructure surgery

  • @jjdd3465
    @jjdd3465 Před 2 lety

    Great, thank you!

  • @nabilebraheim
    @nabilebraheim  Před 12 lety +2

    yes it can
    follow it ,use EMG and nerve studies
    may need surgery
    thanks
    i have several videos that are very good

  • @nabilebraheim
    @nabilebraheim  Před 12 lety +1

    In regards to your mother's case, I would have her see a Neurologist for a consult.

  • @nha8909
    @nha8909 Před 5 lety

    you make anatomy more fun thanks

  • @verticallimit974
    @verticallimit974 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you

  • @bhuvanakr1169
    @bhuvanakr1169 Před 5 lety

    super for learning

  • @Virginia_Sc
    @Virginia_Sc Před 2 lety +1

    Es la mejor explicación que he recibido. Por secuela de polio tengo un pie caido que fue operado cuando pequeña. El pie derecho se mejoró solo y fue operado para corregir que al caminar lo hacia con toda la parte interna del pie. Ese el pie que sufrió la caída ya que al caer de rodillas se extendió en contra de la fijación. Tengo el movimiento reducido. No puedo girarlo alrededor de si mismo. Estoy haciendo hace más de dos años ejercicios... mejora pero poco. Se mejora el pie y la rodilla se cansa con pocos pasos, se empieza a aflojarse hacia adelanlate. Y la izquierda tiene una ortesis y no ayuda mucho. Gracias por estás explotaciones

  • @grethomory
    @grethomory Před 12 lety +2

    Great video. A re-education for me. I graduated from college as an Occupational Therapist, but after being diagnosed with MS, I went back and got a degree in Human Resources. I'm dealing with foot drop right now.

  • @nabilebraheim
    @nabilebraheim  Před 12 lety

    @tmorant thanks

  • @nathalieu
    @nathalieu Před 7 měsíci +1

    That is so precise!! Thanks a lot!! 😊

  • @davidliovic9100
    @davidliovic9100 Před 5 lety +10

    I have been installing laminate flooring in my room for about 2 days. I worked about 8 hours per day and I was kneeling, crouching and sitting crossed legs a lot (I suppose that I have injured nerves in my knee). When I was done with work I have noticed that I can't lift my right foot anymore. But, at first sight, I was thinking that maybe somehow I have streched or injured a muscle in right leg. Therefore, I waited for 6-7 days before I visited my family doctor (that was a mistake).
    Two days before I visited my family doctor, I have been reading a lot about the foot drop on the internet. That's why I knew I had a symptoms of foot drop. My family doctor confirmed that I have foot drop and with an emergency procedure she sent me next day (20.11.2018.) to a physiatrist.
    Diagnosis was laesio nervi peronei and because of that I wasn’t able to lift my right foot. Physiatrist gave me a prescription for the Neurobion (combination of vitamins B1, B6, B12 and other ingredients) and also they have showed me how to perform exercises (you can find similar exercises on yt) at home. I have been taking Neurobion and performing exercises 2 times per day. Today (28.11.2018.) I can lift my right foot normally, I can drive a car and walk properly. But, I don't have yet full strength in my right foot like I had before the injury. Also, 3.12.2018. I need to go on physical therapy (abbreviation is AFT - I don't know what that abbreviation stands for). Physical therapy will last for 10 days, and after that (20.12.2018.) I need to visit that physiatrist again (just because of examination).
    Btw I am from Croatia, probably in other countries they have a different medicines and procedures.
    If your injury is similar like mine, don't be afraid. Be persistent with exercises and take your medicine regularly and you will be ok again.
    Good luck!

    • @dylanchatfield50
      @dylanchatfield50 Před 5 lety

      David Liović hmmmmm I Wonder if mine come from that as I have been doing slot of skirting at work

    • @BalynOmavel
      @BalynOmavel Před 5 lety

      Hi please tell me what exercises you did?

    • @chilloften
      @chilloften Před 5 lety

      Thank you, please tell us which exercise.

    • @neilangelo1337
      @neilangelo1337 Před 5 lety

      How are you now? Give us an update.

    • @majstorvuksan
      @majstorvuksan Před 2 měsíci +1

      Same here! I kneeling all day few days and same i got this foot drop,i went to the dr and same medicine i was given! And to do exercises,now is 5th day and it is better,btw im from serbia,probably same procedure like in our neighbour😂
      Interesting i got this same like you,installing laminate floor ! Same sitting on crossed legs for hours!

  • @ooopsyantsoshadrytv-2911

    Thanks mate

  • @SergioAlvarado
    @SergioAlvarado Před 10 lety

    thanks , you made easy

  • @nabilebraheim
    @nabilebraheim  Před 12 lety

    @americangirlballet need to see a doc and get EMG AND NERVE STUDIES

  • @nabilebraheim
    @nabilebraheim  Před 13 lety

    @ger0863 NEE TO SEE A DOC TO SEE IF THE NERVE IS COMPRESSED

  • @crazy-medicos
    @crazy-medicos Před 2 lety

    Outstanding

  • @sarbro2769
    @sarbro2769 Před 12 lety +1

    thank u for doing this sir....really appreciate it.....its very helpful...:)

  • @TOOOTKSA
    @TOOOTKSA Před 13 lety

    thank you very very much
    realy nice video

  • @mostafaelmasry7501
    @mostafaelmasry7501 Před 3 lety

    Thanks a lot 💓💓

  • @ramanyadav4206
    @ramanyadav4206 Před 7 lety

    very well explained in 5 mins of lecture we come to know abt foot drop very easily ....

  • @Phoenix-hd1tk
    @Phoenix-hd1tk Před 3 lety

    Dear sir, thank you.

  • @oldhippo2158
    @oldhippo2158 Před 6 lety +1

    Doctor I was advised back surgery but was hoping it would heal with exercise since my case is rather new. Now I understand some intervention has to be done or it will worsen for good. They told more or less the same thing but your video is very informative for us with no medical training. Anybody who has experienced an operation please write here.

  • @nabilebraheim
    @nabilebraheim  Před 12 lety

    @wobblechopps see a doc
    tendon transfer may help you

  • @spiritual79
    @spiritual79 Před 4 lety

    thank you

  • @nabilebraheim
    @nabilebraheim  Před 13 lety

    @TOOOTKSA thanks

  • @nabilebraheim
    @nabilebraheim  Před 13 lety

    @94brigate get EMG
    check recovery
    check progress
    may take several month
    last one to recover is the big toe
    the first one is the anle dorsiflexion

  • @nabilebraheim
    @nabilebraheim  Před 12 lety

    @TheLady179 thanks
    subscribe to see more videos

  • @talabioluwakemi900
    @talabioluwakemi900 Před rokem

    watching this clip educated me more on my foot drop.

  • @Lilium_25
    @Lilium_25 Před 2 lety

    Thank you now i can use this for my Stories

  • @tingzhu6268
    @tingzhu6268 Před 6 lety +2

    Hello, if no recovery after a reasonable time, at the end of the video; how many months do you refer to? A nerve repair is possible after 6 months?

  • @sachinsaini4988
    @sachinsaini4988 Před 4 lety

    Very nice..

  • @hussainalhamal6155
    @hussainalhamal6155 Před 5 lety +3

    How can I differentiate foot drop from siatic nerve and the peroneous nerve clinically

  • @venice1115
    @venice1115 Před 9 lety +3

    I have foot drop after the removal of a brain tumour, the whole of my left leg was left parylised in 2012. What's strange is my big toe was the first to move upward with the smaller ones the last to move. There is improvement I can get about with a crutch, my foot has started to lift a little, but my heel can't touch the floor which makes walking very exhausting.

  • @nimraadeelkhanzada8103

    Sir very well explained thanks alot Allah bless you.

  • @THE_GREAT_INDIAN
    @THE_GREAT_INDIAN Před 2 lety

    its very informative... 👍

  • @wakeelmohammed2473
    @wakeelmohammed2473 Před 3 lety

    Useful

  • @MrVickydoc
    @MrVickydoc Před 13 lety

    good video sir

  • @andreaelizadomingo9494

    what specific muscle is the last to recover and why? thank you for the answer

  • @nabilebraheim
    @nabilebraheim  Před 13 lety

    @Allibaby78 great comment

  • @nabilebraheim
    @nabilebraheim  Před 12 lety

    SEE A DOC
    GET EMG AND NERVE STUDY
    FIND THE SITE OF THE INJURY AND THE CAUSE ,THEN TREAT IT

  • @ayanda.sikhosana
    @ayanda.sikhosana Před 2 měsíci

    Quite an insightful video. I have symptoms that present as mild foot drop that becomes more pronounced when I attempt to run or have been walking for an extended period.

  • @shrinivassm4324
    @shrinivassm4324 Před 2 lety

    Tq so much sir ❤️

  • @sivanagaraju1009
    @sivanagaraju1009 Před 4 lety +2

    Hi sir, it thanks, my relationship of someone full body droped, that person was fallen on house so nervous system was fallen and hardly damage , so that person was not move forward , because that's person legs and hands and back bone was broken so how can try to recovery

  • @6629jones
    @6629jones Před 13 lety +1

    this video has eased my mind .Iwas told by my dr i had foot drop [casually] but as im 66 and a smoker i was expecting to lose my foot/leg and as i live on a hill it would be very awkward going for a pint

  • @nabilebraheim
    @nabilebraheim  Před 13 lety

    @TCMAUMEE great

  • @nabilebraheim
    @nabilebraheim  Před 13 lety

    @ELF3945 thanks

  • @dolurium
    @dolurium Před 11 lety

    Thank you for this very educational video. Do you know how many people suffer from foot drop in the world? I am currently working on a market analysis for an active ankle orthosis.

  • @jimmyjustpassing
    @jimmyjustpassing Před 11 lety +8

    I am four weeks into foot drop. This video gives me an excellent understanding of the condition. Thank you.

  • @ELF3945
    @ELF3945 Před 13 lety +3

    Dr. Ebraheim, these are great videos. You should consider putting together a text or handbook.

    • @WilhelmCaspary
      @WilhelmCaspary Před 2 lety

      Or anybody else should stop making books, and start to make movies! :)

  • @davidpotteiger9091
    @davidpotteiger9091 Před 10 lety +15

    ive had peroneal nerve damage resulting in nerve damage from an injury 5 months ago and I am just NOW being able to move my toes... BUT not the big toe. thanks for the information. I was starting to think I wouldn't be able to move my big toe but as u say usually the last to recover!!

    • @caragon10
      @caragon10 Před 4 lety

      Hello! My wife is in her 5 month after surgery, and i her 6th after the injury. Since this post was made 5 years ago, how are you with your condition today? Is it fully healed? Thanks in advance!

    • @miguelsendra4303
      @miguelsendra4303 Před 3 lety

      @@caragon10 hello.Has your wife recovered ?

    • @jihadkirby6614
      @jihadkirby6614 Před rokem

      Did it recover?

    • @lynnosa8963
      @lynnosa8963 Před 10 měsíci

      Hi! In the same boat ! Can move my toes but the muscle on the left side of ankle is tender to the touch still and hurts to dorsiflex. We’re you able to recover over time ??