Trate Agora o Pé Caído: Causas, Diagnóstico e Como Recuperar Seus Movimentos!

Foot drop syndrome (inability to lift the toes) is not a disease, but a symptom that something is wrong with your nerves or muscles. The impact on daily life is immediate: frequent stumbles, loss of balance, and the need to "lift the knee too high" to walk. As a neurosurgeon specializing in peripheral nerves, I explain that the success of treatment depends directly on the speed of diagnosis. 🔍 What causes foot drop? The most common causes I treat in my clinics in Curitiba and São Paulo include: Fibular Nerve Compression: Frequently at the knee level. Lumbar Disc Herniation: Compressing the nerve roots of the spine. Neuropathies: Sequelae of trauma or chronic compression. ⚡ Practical Tips and Treatment Options 1. Rehabilitation and Orthotics (Initial Phase) Physical Therapy: Essential to prevent Achilles tendon shortening and muscle atrophy. Use of AFO (Ankle-Foot Orthosis): Stabilizes the foot at 90 degrees, preventing falls and facilitating gait while the nerve recovers. 2. High-Performance Treatments Electrotherapy (FES): Helps keep the muscle "alive" and responsive while awaiting nerve regeneration. Avoid using it on the calf! Specific Medications: Used to control neuropathic pain and support regeneration. 3. Peripheral Nerve Surgery (When Indicated) In cases where the nerve does not recover on its own or there is a complete lesion, we intervene with: Nerve Decompression: Releasing the nerve from points of tightness. Nerve or Tendon Transfer: "Reconnecting" motor function using preserved pathways to restore the ability to lift the foot. 🚨 When is it Urgent? Seek a specialist immediately if: The loss of strength in your foot was sudden. You feel shocks or burning sensations that travel down your leg to your foot. The difficulty walking is progressively worsening. 👨‍⚕️ Schedule your Specialized Evaluation Don't ignore the loss of strength. Early treatment can prevent permanent damage. 📍 In-Person and Online Appointments: Curitiba and São Paulo WhatsApp: +55 (41) 9995-4201 Official Website: nervosperifericos.com.br Dr. Thomas Marcolini | Peripheral Nerve Neurosurgeon CRM-PR 33811 | RQE 26510 #footdrop #fibularnerve #neurosurgery #ThomasMarcolini #peripheralnerves #Curitiba #SaoPaulo