Foot Drop (Drop Foot)

• Peripheral nerve injury (especially peroneal nerve damage)
• Spinal cord injury or herniated discs
• Stroke or brain injury
• Muscular dystrophy or multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Nerve compression due to prolonged leg crossing, kneeling, or wearing tight casts or braces

• Inability to lift the front of the foot (toe drag while walking)
• High-stepping gait to compensate
• Numbness or tingling over the top of the foot
• Muscle weakness in the lower leg

• Neurological & Muscular Exam
• Gait & Biomechanical Analysis
• Nerve Conduction Studies & EMG (as needed)
• Diagnostic Ultrasound or MRI Referral

Conservative Therapies

• Custom Ankle-Foot Orthoses (AFOs) to improve gait and support foot lift
• Balance Braces for elderly or fall-prone patients
• Physical therapy to strengthen leg muscles and improve range of motion
• Electrical stimulation devices for nerve reactivation

Advanced & Regenerative Therapies

• Shockwave Therapy to stimulate nerve regeneration in select cases
• Amniotic or PRP Injections to aid soft tissue and nerve healing
• Stem Cell Injections for chronic nerve compression or muscular degeneration

Surgical Options (if conservative treatments fail)

• Tendon transfer surgery
• Decompression of entrapped nerves (e.g., peroneal nerve)
• Joint fusion procedures in severe, permanent cases

Treatment depends on the underlying cause. Many patients regain partial or full function with bracing, physical therapy, and regenerative techniques. Our team customizes each plan based on your medical history, symptoms, and goals.

• Extensive experience treating neurologic and mechanical foot disorders
• In-depth gait analysis and bracing solutions
• Convenient access in Santa Monica and Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers
• Specialists in conservative care and minimally invasive surgery