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

Author: Alexander Z
1.6. Peripheral nervous system and spinal cord
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August 24, 2024

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

A: Sciatic nerve

B: Tibial nerve

C: Common peroneal nerve

D: Femoral nerve

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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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?

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