This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: C.N.S, Subject name: Medicine
Unilateral high stepping gait is seen in 
Select and explain. 
A. L5 radiculopathy, B. Distal radiculopathy, C. Cauda equina syndrome, D. None
A: L5 radiculopathy
Answer: A: L5 radiculopathy 
Explanation: Steppage gait (High stepping, Neuropathic gait) is a form of gait abnormality characterised by foot drop or ankle equinus due to loss of dorsiflexion. The foot hangs with the toes pointing down, causing the toes to scrape the ground while walking, requiring someone to lift the leg higher than normal when walking Conditions associated with a steppage gait Edit Foot drop Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease Polio Multiple sclerosis Syphilis Guillain-Barre syndrome Spinal disc herniation Anterior Compament Muscle Atrophy Deep fibular nerve Injury Spondylolisthesis Slipped Femoral Epiphysis ALS/PLS Ref Harrison20th edition pg 2445