Dropfoot is a condition characterized by weakness or paralysis of the muscles involved in lifting the front part of the foot. It makes walking a challenge, causing a person to either drag the foot and toes or engage in a high-stepping walk. This condition is not a disease, but a symptom of an underlying problem. It is often caused by an interruption in the signal from the brain to the peroneal nerve, which runs along the outside of the lower leg below the knee.

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