i want to know if a dropped foot can get better

hello.i'm responding to this both as an orthopaedic nurse of 23 years and as someone who has also experienced foot drop following a surgery ( to my back). as you may know, foot drop is caused by damage to a nerve. as a nurse i have seen people overcome the problem, but to be honest, it is most often a permanent condition.physical therapy and simply letting some time pass to see if the nerve is able to repair itself are pretty much your options. it has been almost six years for me. after a year i was told that my foot drop was permanent.this has ended my nursing career. i wear an afo brace which i hate, but at least i can walk using a cane. ask your doctor what his/her thoughts are on your chances to get better and don't give up. it takes a long time for nerves to regenerate. i wish you the best of luck. diane p

Footdrop is due to weakness or paralysis of the muscles involved in lifting the front part of your foot. This can cause you to drag the toe of your shoe on the ground and significantly impair your walking. Footdrop isn't a disease but a sign of an underlying problem Depending on the cause, footdrop can be temporary or permanent. Treatment depends on the underlying cause but may include a brace (orthotic) worn on the ankle and foot to hold the foot in the normal position.