What is a Lisfranc injury?
What is a Lisfranc injury?
The term ‘Lisfranc injury’ refers strictly to an injury in which one or more of the metatarsals are displaced with respect to the tarsus.
What is the Lisfranc joint and why is it important?
The Lisfranc joint is the point at which the metatarsal bones (long bones that lead up to the toes) and the tarsal bones (bones in the arch) connect. The Lisfranc ligament is a tough band of tissue that joins two of these bones. This is important for maintaining proper alignment and strength of the joint. How Do Lisfranc Injuries Occur?
Can a Lisfranc fracture be seen on Xray?
Diagnosing a Lisfranc injury If your doctor suspects a fracture or tear in your Lisfranc joint, they’ll examine your foot and send you for X-rays. An unweighted X-ray will show a broken or dislocated bone in the midfoot but may not show a ligament tear or rupture. Weighted X-rays can reveal a compromised Lisfranc ligament.
What happens if you break your Lisfranc joint?
A break in a bone in the Lisfranc joint can be either an avulsion fracture (a small piece of bone is pulled off) or a break through the bone or bones of the midfoot. Dislocations. The bones of the Lisfranc joint may be forced from their normal positions. Symptoms of a Lisfranc injury may include:
