Lisfranc Injuries
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Definition/Description[edit | edit source]
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Clinically Relevant Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The Lisfranc joints are tarsometaral articulations. In the normal Lisfranc joint complex, first 3 metatarsal bases articulate with their respective cuneiforms, and the lateral 2 metatarsals articulate with the cuboid. The second metatarsal base is tightly recessed in a mortise formed by the 3 cuneiform bones. The intertarsal ligaments, dorsal and plantar tarsalmetatarsal (TMT) ligaments, and transverse ligaments provide soft tissue stability.[1]
Epidemiology /Etiology[edit | edit source]
Injuries to the Lisfranc joint are usually the result of combined external rotation and compression force. Injuries can be caused by either direct or indirect trauma. Injuries to the joint are often missed due to anatomical complexity and rarity.[2]
Characteristics/Clinical Presentation[edit | edit source]
Clinically, with the calcaneus held stable, abduction or pronation of the forefoot will produce pain over the midfoot. Typically, there is difficulty weight bearing, minimal swelling over the midfoot, and palpable tenderness along the tarsometatarsal joints.[3] Athletes may have pain with running on the toes and with push-off phase of running. [4]
Differential Diagnosis
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Differential Diagnosis to Lisfranc injury includes: midfoot sprain, metatarsal fracture, cuboid fracture, posterior tibialis tendon dysfunction, and compression injuries to the navicular.[5]
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Currently, there are no specific clinical tests to confirm the extent of an injury. Therefore, diagnosis of ligmentous injuries may be based on a high level of suspicion. In suspected Lisfranc injuries, use of imaging modalities is warrented. Recommended radiographs include anteroposterior, lateral, and 30 degree internal oblique projections in weightbearing. [6]
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Medical Management
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Treatment to Lisfranc injuries may be operative or non-operative depending on severity. In mild to moderate sprains, the lower extremity may be immobilized for approximately six weeks. More severe injuries may be treated with open reduction and internal fixation. Following ORIF, the foot is usually immpbilized for 8-12 weeks.[4]
Physical Therapy Management
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Physical therapy intervention begins shortly following immobilization in both operatvie and conservative treatment. Interventions include: edema reduction, strengthing to address post immobilization atrophy, flexibility exercises, gait training, and manufacturing of foot orthoses to help support the tarsometatarsal articulations.[7]
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- ↑ Wadsworth DJ, Eadie NT. Conservative Management of Subtle Lisfranc Joint Injury: A Case Report. JOSPT 35(3):154-164,2005.
- ↑ Nunley JA, Vertullo CJ. Classification, investigation, and management of midfoot sprains. Am J Sports Med. 2002;30:871-878.
- ↑ Reischl SF, Noceti-DeWit LM. Current concepts of orthopaedic physical therapy. 2nd edition: The Foot and Ankle: Physical Therapy Patient Management Utilizing Current Evidence. 2006.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Burroughs KE, Reimer CD. Fields KB. Lisfranc injury of the foot: a commonly missed diagnosis. Am Fam Physician. 1998;58:118-124.
- ↑ Reischl SF, Noceti-DeWit LM. Current concepts of orthopaedic physical therapy. 2nd edition: The Foot and Ankle: Physical Therapy Patient Management Utilizing Current Evidence. 2006.
- ↑ Wadsworth DJ, Eadie NT. Conservative Management of Subtle Lisfranc Joint Injury: A Case Report. JOSPT 35(3):154-164,2005.
- ↑ Reischl SF, Noceti-DeWit LM. Current concepts of orthopaedic physical therapy. 2nd edition: The Foot and Ankle: Physical Therapy Patient Management Utilizing Current Evidence. 2006.
