Patient's question:
In February this year, because I wore uncomfortable leather shoes and walked for most of the morning, I felt a bit of pain in my feet when I got home. The next morning, when I woke up early, I found that I had foot drop, accompanied by numbness on the outer side of my calf and the back of my big and second toes. I went to the hospital for a check-up and was diagnosed with severe deep peroneal nerve damage. I was hospitalized for treatment, mainly intravenous infusion to improve blood circulation and hormone-stimulating drugs. After ten days, there was no significant improvement.Doctor's answer:
The main symptoms of peroneal nerve injury after onset are foot drop and local numbness on the lateral side of the calf. If the condition persists for an extended period, it may lead to ischemic muscle atrophy in the calf, marking the beginning of disability caused by the disease. If the condition is not properly treated within the treatment period, the nerve may undergo secondary ischemic atrophy and softening. At this stage, even if nerve or tendon transplantation is performed, the functional recovery may not be optimal. Therefore, the disability rate is very high, and the key to recovery lies in early treatment.Treatment Plan: A combined approach of traditional Chinese and Western medicine based on syndrome differentiation aims to enhance and improve blood circulation in the local area of nerve injury. Simultaneously, it prevents secondary adhesion or degeneration of the affected nerve. Additionally, drugs that promote nerve regeneration are used to activate and restore the nerve, enabling it to regain control of foot and ankle function for early recovery.
Since the patient has foot drop, professionally designed shoes are required to protect the ankle joint and prevent bone wear and deformity during exercise. If you need further assistance, please provide an electromyography (EMG) report and medical records for guidance.