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Elderly male, presents with a Left foot drop.
No identifiable risk factors.
On examination of his power:
Left Ankle Dorsiflexion 2/5
Left Ankle Eversion 2/5
Intact Ankle Inversion
Normal reflexes, downgoing plantars.
Sensation (on dorsum of the foot) decreased.
What is this gentleman's diagnosis?
A) L5 Radiculopathy
B) Functional cause
C) Lumbar plexopathy
D) Common peroneal nerve palsy
E) Compression of Sciatic nerve
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My answer is e...