In patients with peripheral neuropathy, which nerve lesion is commonly associated with foot drop and loss of ankle jerk reflex?

In patients with peripheral neuropathy, which nerve lesion is commonly associated with foot drop and loss of ankle jerk reflex?

Peripheral neuropathy often leads to selective nerve lesions. In diabetes, for instance, patients may experience foot drop due to weakness typical of a common peroneal nerve lesion. Additionally, the ankle jerk reflex may be lost due to underlying peripheral neuropathy. Remember that peripheral neuropathy predisposes nerves to pressure palsy.

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