Foot Drop Inventory Management (FDIM)

Abstract

Foot drop is a condition in which the dorsiflexor muscles of the foot and ankle are paralyzed or weak, causing the foot and toes to drag. It can occur because of trauma, arthroplasty surgery, neurophysiological deficits, or tumors. The research goal was to develop an endo-prosthesis that would allow patients with foot drop disease to regain nearly normal biomechanical motion. We designed a bio-mechanical endo-prosthesis from stainless steel 316 using real patient forces as well as determining the average weight of the foot in both sexes. The dimensions of the endo-prosthesis have been estimated using software. The concept was granted a patent in the United States, and a survey was issued to physicians and patients to gather feedback. However, the yield strength device simulation revealed an endless extension, and it is modest, measuring roughly 5 cm in length and 2 cm in diameter. Taking into consideration that the device is very simple and has tremendous potential and it will be an ideal treatment in the future for foot drop comparing to the well-known alternative treatments.