Which diagnosis is MORE likely to lead to the following observed gait pattern: decreased heel strike or initial contact with a decreased step length and normal heel off or terminal stance?

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The observed gait pattern of decreased heel strike or initial contact with a decreased step length and normal heel off or terminal stance is typical of foot drop, which results from dorsiflexion weakness. Patients with foot drop may also exhibit compensatory movements such as hip hiking and circumduction of the affected limb to clear the foot during swing phase. Quandricep weakness will have characteristics of decreased stance phase and leg length discrepancy may involve more lateralized movements.

Which Diagnosis Is MORE Likely to Lead to the Following