Ajay Kothari, Jenil Patel*, Pramod Bhilare and Parag Sancheti

Department of Spine Surgery, Sancheti Institute of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, India

*Corresponding Author: Jenil Patel, Department of Spine Surgery, Sancheti Institute of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, India.

Received: September 14, 2023; Published: October 22, 2023

Abstract

Peripheral neuropathy is one of the commonest presentations seen in the spinal cord or vertebral column disorder. Injury to the spinal cord, degenerative pathologies, osteomyelitis, malignancies, genetic disorders, viral infections, and vitamin deficiencies can cause peripheral neuropathy secondary to spinal cord and vertebral column involvement.

Keywords: Multiple Myeloma; Bilateral Foot Drop; Diagnostic

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Citation

Citation: Jenil Patel., et al. “Multiple Myeloma Presenting as Bilateral Foot Drop: A Diagnostic Dilemma".Acta Scientific Orthopaedics 6.11 (2023): 49-51.

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