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Foot drop is a gait abnormality in which the dropping of the forefoot happens out of weakness, irritation or damage to the deep fibular nerve (deep peroneal), including the sciatic nerve, or paralysis of the muscles in the anterior portion of the lower leg. It is usually a symptom of a greater problem, not a disease in itself. Foot drop is characterized…
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| Subject | Predicate | Object | Confidence | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foot drop | Specialty | Neurology | 1.00 | infobox |
| Foot drop | is a | gait abnormality in which the dropping of the forefoot happens out of weakness | 0.90 | text |
| Foot drop | is a | result of neurological disorder | 0.90 | text |
| Foot drop | is a | result of a peripheral nerve injury | 0.90 | text |
| a neurodegenerative disorder called organophosphorus induced delayed polyneuropathy | instance of | The poison can lead to further damage to the body | 0.80 | text |
| a wide outward leg swing | instance of | Other gaits | 0.80 | text |
| a physiatrist | instance of | Such diagnosis can be confirmed by a medical professional | 0.80 | text |
| neurologist | instance of | Such diagnosis can be confirmed by a medical professional | 0.80 | text |
| orthopedic surgeon or neurosurgeon | instance of | Such diagnosis can be confirmed by a medical professional | 0.80 | text |
| Foot drop | has treatment | The | 0.60 | section |
| Foot drop | has treatment | For | 0.60 | section |
| Foot drop | has treatment | If | 0.60 | section |
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