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Developed foot drop as a complication of bariatric surgery: case reports

ABSTRACT

Two cases of patients with morbid obesity submitted to bariatric surgery and with considerable weight loss are presented. During follow-up, they complained of weakness in the legs and the physical examination showed reduction of ankle dorsiflexion muscle strength (foot drop). In these cases, the symptoms subsided spontaneously. A literature review is presented.

Keywords:
Ankle/injuries; Obesity, morbid; Bariatric surgery; Case reports

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