Lower limb neurological examination: left foot drop

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Patient: Karim Haddad, 34, male

Patient: Hello doctor. For the last week my left foot keeps catching on the ground and slapping down when I walk. I have tripped a few times. My left foot drags and I have to lift my knee higher to stop my toes catching. It started suddenly last week. I am worried that it is a stroke or something wrong with my spine.

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Introduces self, states role and confirms the patient's name and date of birthExplains the examination and gains verbal consentOffers a chaperone as appropriate, exposes only what is needed and maintains dignity and comfortWashes or sanitises hands before examiningGives clear simple instructions for each test and demonstrates where neededResponds empathically to the patient's worry about stroke and spinal diseaseSummarises findings and explains the likely diagnosis and next steps in plain languageThanks the patient and closes the consultation, offering to answer questions