In the presence of the esteemed Dean of the College of Medicine, Assistant Professor Dr. Rafi Alawi Fayyad, and under the supervision of the Continuing Education Unit, a scientific lecture was held today, Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the College of Medicine. The lecture was delivered by the Assistant Dean for Scientific Affairs, Assistant Professor Dr. Ali Abdul Razzaq Al-Alusi, entitled "Foot Drop."
🔹 Foot Drop
Is a medical condition characterized by difficulty raising the forefoot while walking, causing a distinctive limp, sometimes known as a "dangling gait."
🔹 It occurs as a result of an injury to the nerve or muscles responsible for raising the foot.
🔹 Its most prominent causes include: peroneal nerve injury, a herniated disc, or certain neurological diseases.
🔹 Early diagnosis, physical therapy, and assistive devices can improve gait and reduce complications.
The lecture was attended by a number of department heads at the College and a select group of faculty and researchers from various departments.
