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Efficacy for Foot drop

How much of an effect does this treatment have on: Foot drop?

Major 60% 6
Moderate 40% 4

Adherence

In general, do you take this treatment as prescribed?

Always 71% 15
Usually 24% 5
Sometimes 0% 0
Never 5% 1

Burden

How much of a burden is it for you to be on this treatment?

Major 5% 1
Moderate 14% 3
Slight 33% 7
None 48% 10

Side-effects

Overall, how much of a problem are the side-effects from this treatment?

Severe 0% 0
Moderate 0% 0
Mild 38% 8
None 62% 13

Specific Side Effects

comfort issue 14% 3
Pain 10% 2
Tightness around feet uncomfortable; feels better without the braces 10% 2
can get hot, 5% 1
burr on heel 5% 1
some difficulty putting on 5% 1
  • Severe
  • Moderate
  • Mild

Cost

Approximately how much do you pay out of pocket for this treatment?

$200+ 0% 0
$100-199 0% 0
$50-99 0% 0
$25-49 0% 0
less than $25 43% 9
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