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Hi, I met an accident a month ago that led to fractures in my tibia and fibula bones. Apart from that it lead to a foot drop condition. To determine the severity of the same an EMG Nerve Conduction test was done. The neuro physician suggested that I might need a surgery to fix the foot drop. How frequently does that happen? Kindly help.
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Foot drop happens when the common peroneal injury gets injured around fibular neck naturally. Or When there is a damage to the nerve by surgery or by tourniquet or direct pressure. Time to recovery before making a decision to operate is 6-9 months. Surgery is difficult and mainly revolves around tendon transfers. By that time try doing passive ankle exercises and maintain plantigrade posture at ankle.
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