Lisfranc injuries

Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2008 Jul;69(7):399-402. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2008.69.7.30416.

Abstract

lisfranc injuries are fracture-dislocations of the torsometatarsal joint. They are usually associated with high energy trauma and are regularly overlooked. An early diagnosis and urgent orthopaedic referral is required to minimize the long-term consequences.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Foot Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Foot Injuries / surgery*
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / methods*
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Fractures, Bone / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / diagnostic imaging
  • Joint Dislocations / surgery*
  • Metatarsus / diagnostic imaging
  • Metatarsus / injuries*
  • Radiography
  • Tarsal Joints / diagnostic imaging
  • Tarsal Joints / injuries*
  • Tarsal Joints / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome