Abstract:We illustrate the case of an 84-year-old Caucasian female who presented with complaints of bilateral lower extremity weakness and ambulation difficulties complicated by a unilateral deep venous thrombosis. Physical examination on hospital admission revealed an acute onset of bilateral foot drop with pes cavus deformity. Bilateral foot drop has been associated with a more chronic presentation due to metabolic, neurologic, and musculoskeletal etiologies. Acute onset of bilateral foot drop has been poorly defined… Show more
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