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2. Dorsal digital nerves of foot - Wikipedia

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   The intermediate dorsal cutaneous nerve divides into four dorsal digital branches, which supply the medial and lateral sides of the third and fourth, and of the fourth and fifth toes. The lateral dorsal cutaneous nerve from the sural nerve turns into a dorsal digital nerve and supplies the lateral side of the fifth toe.

3. Ankle brace - Wikipedia

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   Ankle braces are used to immobilize the joint while providing heat and compression to the bones. They are common in injury rehabilitation processes that affect the ankle, being made of rigid fabric such nylon [2] and neoprene that allow limited mobility of the foot and conform to the ankle by a hook and loop fastener. To ensure its fixation ...

4. Orthopedic experts helped us pick the best shoes for ...

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   "The right pair of shoes can help strengthen your foot's intrinsic (support) muscles as well as allow normal mobility and range of motion in the toes, foot and ankle," says Dr. Milica McDowell ...

5. Orthotics - Wikipedia

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   A custom-made ankle/foot orthosis can be used for the treatment of patients with foot ulcers, it is a rigid L-shaped support member with a rigid anterior support shell on an articulated hinge. The plantar portion of the L-shaped member has at least one ulcer-protecting hollow to allow the user to transfer their weight away from the ulcer to ...

6. Superficial fibular nerve - Wikipedia

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   The superficial fibular nerve (also known as superficial peroneal nerve) is a mixed (motor and sensory) nerve that provides motor innervation to the fibularis longus and fibularis brevis muscles, and sensory innervation to skin over the antero-lateral aspect of the leg along with the greater part of the dorsum of the foot (with the exception of the first web space, which is innervated by the ...

7. Foot drop - Wikipedia

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   An AFO (ankle foot orthosis) brace is a type of orthotic used to support the foot and ankle. The underlying disorder must be treated. For example, if a spinal disc herniation in the low back is impinging on the nerve that goes to the leg and causing symptoms of foot drop, then the herniated disc should be treated. If the foot drop is the result ...