Difference between revisions of "NEUROPATHY-LOWER LIMB (FOOT DROP)"
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<br/>2. Common peroneal (dorsiflexion & eversion of the foot; <i>mnemonic: PED DROPS</i>): eversion affected, EMG changes confined below knee, compression at fibular neck e.g. squatting/anaesthesia | <br/>2. Common peroneal (dorsiflexion & eversion of the foot; <i>mnemonic: PED DROPS</i>): eversion affected, EMG changes confined below knee, compression at fibular neck e.g. squatting/anaesthesia | ||
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<br/>3. Sciatic nerve (peroneal component; the other is the tibial n.): generally restricted to post-hip surgery & dislocation, EMG abnormal above the knee | <br/>3. Sciatic nerve (peroneal component; the other is the tibial n.): generally restricted to post-hip surgery & dislocation, EMG abnormal above the knee | ||
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<br/>4. Meralgia parasthetica: painful numbness of the lateral cutaneous n. of thigh | <br/>4. Meralgia parasthetica: painful numbness of the lateral cutaneous n. of thigh | ||
Latest revision as of 02:29, 21 March 2023
SUMMARY
1. L5 radiculopathy: affects inversion & eversion, radiculopathies usually assoc. with back pain, normal NCS, neuropathic pattern on EMG
2. Common peroneal (dorsiflexion & eversion of the foot; mnemonic: PED DROPS): eversion affected, EMG changes confined below knee, compression at fibular neck e.g. squatting/anaesthesia
3. Sciatic nerve (peroneal component; the other is the tibial n.): generally restricted to post-hip surgery & dislocation, EMG abnormal above the knee
4. Meralgia parasthetica: painful numbness of the lateral cutaneous n. of thigh
5. Lumbosacral plexopathy (diabetic amyotrophy): pain, quads wasting, patchy EMG changes in the iliopsoas, hip, adductors, quads
6. Lumbar canal stenosis: leads to neurogenic claudication
7. Charcot Marie Tooth (CMT): bilateral foot-drop
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