Table 1.
Literature review of case reports of central causes of foot drop due to cervical disc herniation.
| Report | Age/sex | Pathology | Level | Additional signs and symptoms | Laterality | EMG | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Case 2018 Qatar | 55/M | Spinal stenosis | C5–C6 and C6–C7 | 3+ DTR right patella and right triceps, positive Babinski's | Right | Not done | ACDF |
| Westhout 2007 USA [3] | 46/M | Spinal stenosis | C4–C7 and T11–T12 | 3+ DTR left patella | Bilateral | Done, showed Positive sharp waves |
Decompression laminectomy |
M: male F: female C: cervical vertebrae: DTR: deep tendon reflex; ACDF: anterior cervical decompression and fusion.