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Abstract
Lisfranc fracture-dislocation injuries were found to be not so uncommon than previously thought because this injury is difficult to appreciate both clinically and radiologically. The following suggestions may help ensure that a Lisfranc injury is not missed. (1) Any foot with pain and swelling resulting from trauma must be suspected as a Lisfranc injry. (2) A fracture of the base of the metatarsal bone should be seen as a possible Lisfranc injury. (3) The attempt to rule out Lisfranc injury should be made in cases of soft-tissue oedema persisting in the foot more than 10 days.
Dislocations and fracture-dislocations of the tarsometatarsal joints are potentially disabling injuries that present challenging therapeutic problems. Early recognition is imperative and is based on a familiarity with the important anatomic features of this joint, mechanism of injury, and subtle radiographic changes that often accompany these lesions.
The aim of this work is to describe the surgical management of Lisfranc foot injuries and its effects on outcome and prognosis of injured foot, that will help the patient by decreasing the risk of chronic secondary disability and preserve normal foot biomechanics and function.
This study included 19 patients presented with Lisfranc fracture dislocation. They were seen and dealt with at SCUH during the period ranged from May 2010 to March 2012.