Patient's question:
In February this year, because I wore uncomfortable leather shoes and walked for most of the morning, I felt some pain in my feet when I returned home. The next morning, upon waking up, I found that I had foot drop, accompanied by numbness on the lateral side of my calf and the back of my big and second toes. I went to the hospital for examination and was diagnosed with severe deep peroneal nerve injury. 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 can lead to ischemic muscle atrophy in the calf, marking the beginning of disability caused by the disease. If the condition is not treated correctly within the therapeutic period, the nerve may undergo secondary ischemic atrophy and softening. At this stage, even if nerve or tendon transplantation is performed, the function may not be optimally restored. 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 is recommended. This aims to enhance and improve local blood circulation around the injured nerve while preventing secondary adhesion or degeneration of the affected nerve. Additionally, medications that promote nerve regeneration and activation should be used to restore nerve function, enabling the foot and ankle to regain function and achieve early recovery.
Since the patient has foot drop, professionally designed shoes should be used to protect the ankle joint and prevent bone wear and deformity during exercise. If you need further assistance, please provide an electromyogram (EMG) and medical records for guidance.