EPISODE · Sep 22, 2025 · 26 MIN
Understanding Drop Foot: A Hidden Diabetic Danger
from Diabetic Foot Files · host Diabetic Foot Files
Dr. G explains drop foot — the inability to lift the front of the foot — and why people with diabetes are at special risk due to neuropathy, compression, and poor circulation. This episode covers how to recognize drop foot, key diagnostic steps (EMG, imaging, vascular testing), urgent red flags, and a step-by-step treatment plan including AFOs, FES, physical therapy, surgical options, wound care, and vascular referral for ulcers.
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Dr. G explains drop foot — the inability to lift the front of the foot — and why people with diabetes are at special risk due to neuropathy, compression, and poor circulation.This episode covers how to recognize drop foot, key diagnostic steps (EMG, imaging, vascular testing), urgent red flags, and a step-by-step treatment plan including AFOs, FES, physical therapy, surgical options, wound care, and vascular referral for ulcers.
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