Paralysis of musculocutaneous nerve (DC 8522)

Rating levels

• 30% — Complete paralysis of the superficial peroneal nerve causes weakness when you try to turn your foot outward (eversion means rotating your foot so the sole faces away from your other foot). You would have significant difficulty or inability to lift the outer edge of your foot up and turn it outward, which affects walking and balance.
• 20% — The nerve damage is incomplete (meaning the nerve still works partially) but severe enough to cause significant problems. You would have major weakness or difficulty lifting your foot upward at the ankle and trouble feeling sensation on the top of your foot, but you haven't lost all function completely. These symptoms seriously interfere with walking, balance, and daily activities, though some nerve function remains.
• 10% — The nerve damage is partial rather than complete, meaning some nerve function remains but it's moderately impaired. You would experience noticeable weakness in lifting your foot upward at the ankle (dorsiflexion) and some numbness or tingling on the top of your foot, but you can still perform these movements to some degree. The symptoms significantly affect daily activities like walking on uneven surfaces or climbing stairs, but don't completely prevent these functions.
• 0% — The nerve damage is incomplete and causes only mild symptoms. You may have some slight numbness or tingling on the top of your foot, but it doesn't significantly interfere with your ability to walk or use your foot normally. Any weakness in lifting your foot upward (dorsiflexion) is minimal and doesn't impact your daily activities.