LisFranc Fracture/Dislocation
A lisfranc injury is when one or more of the 5 metatarsals are displaced from the tarsal bones.
Due to a higher degree of ligament strength beneath the foot, upward displacement of the metatarsals on the tarsal bones typically occurs.
Causes:
Falling from height (e.g. falling from horse with foot stuck in stirrup)
Crushing force from heavy object
Crushing injury during motor vehicle accident
Symptoms:
Pain
Swelling
Tenderness
Flattened medial arch
Increased gap between toes
In minor cases, treatment may involve cast immobilization only which will be carried out over a minimum of 6 weeks. In moderate to severe cases surgery is conducted to repair the joint. Following surgery the foot is then placed into a non weight-bearing cast.
Once healed a rehabilitation program must be commenced to improve the strength of the surrounding tissues before you may return to activities.
A lisfranc injury is when one or more of the 5 metatarsals are displaced from the tarsal bones.
Due to a higher degree of ligament strength beneath the foot, upward displacement of the metatarsals on the tarsal bones typically occurs.
Causes:
Falling from height (e.g. falling from horse with foot stuck in stirrup)
Crushing force from heavy object
Crushing injury during motor vehicle accident
Symptoms:
Pain
Swelling
Tenderness
Flattened medial arch
Increased gap between toes
In minor cases, treatment may involve cast immobilization only which will be carried out over a minimum of 6 weeks. In moderate to severe cases surgery is conducted to repair the joint. Following surgery the foot is then placed into a non weight-bearing cast.
Once healed a rehabilitation program must be commenced to improve the strength of the surrounding tissues before you may return to activities.
A lisfranc injury is when one or more of the 5 metatarsals are displaced from the tarsal bones.
Due to a higher degree of ligament strength beneath the foot, upward displacement of the metatarsals on the tarsal bones typically occurs.
Causes:
Falling from height (e.g. falling from horse with foot stuck in stirrup)
Crushing force from heavy object
Crushing injury during motor vehicle accident
Symptoms:
Pain
Swelling
Tenderness
Flattened medial arch
Increased gap between toes
In minor cases, treatment may involve cast immobilization only which will be carried out over a minimum of 6 weeks. In moderate to severe cases surgery is conducted to repair the joint. Following surgery the foot is then placed into a non weight-bearing cast.
Once healed a rehabilitation program must be commenced to improve the strength of the surrounding tissues before you may return to activities.