What is foot drop correction?

Foot drop correction treats the inability to lift the front of the foot, using tendon transfer or joint fusion to restore foot clearance and a safer gait. At EDFC it is performed by Dr. Ashutosh Shah, with ulcer prevention in mind.

What causes foot drop in diabetics?

Foot drop results from weakness or damage to the nerves and muscles that lift the foot. In diabetes this can arise from neuropathy or nerve compression, leading to tripping and an abnormal walking pattern.

How is foot drop corrected surgically?

A working tendon can be transferred to power lifting of the foot, or, where that is unsuitable, the ankle joint can be fused to hold the foot in a safe position. The choice depends on which muscles still work.

Why treat foot drop in a diabetic foot?

Beyond causing trips and falls, foot drop creates an abnormal gait that loads pressure onto the wrong parts of the foot, causing ulcers. Correcting it improves both safety and foot protection.

Is a brace an alternative to surgery?

Yes, a brace (AFO) helps many people and is often tried first. Surgery is considered when a brace is not enough, not tolerated, or when correcting the foot also addresses deformity and ulcers.

How much does foot drop correction cost in India?

Cost depends on the procedure chosen and rehabilitation. EDFC explains all charges before proceeding. Contact the clinic for an estimate specific to your case.

Foot Drop Correction

Restores the ability to lift the foot when walking, improving gait and preventing falls, in India.

Foot drop correction for the diabetic foot in India treats the inability to lift the front of the foot, which causes tripping, an abnormal walking pattern and pressure injuries, using tendon transfer, or joint fusion where needed, to restore foot clearance and a safer, more normal gait. At Elegance Diabetic Foot & Ulcer Clinic (EDFC) it is performed by Dr. Ashutosh Shah (M.S., M.Ch., a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon with 22+ years’ experience) in Surat, Gujarat and Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.

Why Foot Drop Correction Matters

Foot drop makes the toes catch the ground, forcing a high-stepping or dragging gait that risks falls and creates abnormal pressure points and ulcers. Restoring the ability to lift the foot improves walking, safety and foot protection. Surgery is considered when bracing is not enough or not tolerated.

What Foot Drop Correction Involves

Assessing the cause and the muscles still working, with gait analysis.
A tendon transfer to power lifting of the foot.
Joint fusion to hold the foot in a safe position where transfer is unsuitable.
Correcting any deformity and pressure ulcer.
Rehabilitation to retrain walking.

Who Benefits from Foot Drop Correction

People who cannot lift the front of the foot when walking.
Those who trip, drag the foot, or fall because of foot drop.
Patients with pressure injuries from an abnormal gait.
Anyone whose brace is not enough or is poorly tolerated.

Why Choose EDFC and Dr. Ashutosh Shah

EDFC is India’s first chain of clinics dedicated to diabetic foot care, and foot drop is treated with both walking and ulcer prevention in mind. The approach draws on nerve and tendon expertise for a stable, safer foot.

What to Expect

Recovery includes a protected period and rehabilitation to retrain your gait. Restoring foot clearance reduces trips and falls and helps protect the foot from pressure injuries.

Book a Foot Drop Correction Consultation

Walk more safely again. Message us on WhatsApp (+91 83205 00350) or book a consultation with Dr. Shah in Surat or Vizianagaram.

This page is educational and does not replace an in-person diagnosis. Please have foot drop or an unsteady gait assessed by a qualified specialist.

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