Midfoot Injuries
A 35-year-old woman presents after a low-energy twisting injury to her foot. She has pain with weight-bearing and swelling over the midfoot. Examination reveals plantar ecchymosis and pain with passive abduction of the forefoot. Weight-bearing radiographs show 3mm widening between the medial cuneiform and base of the second metatarsal compared to the uninjured side. Regarding Lisfranc (tarsometatarsal) injuries:
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The Lisfranc ligament is the key stabilizer, running obliquely from the medial cuneiform to the base...
Clinical findings include midfoot swelling, plantar ecchymosis (highly specific), pain with passive ...
The Lisfranc ligament connects the first metatarsal to the cuboid; there is a strong ligament betwee...
Myerson classification: Type A (total incongruity), Type B1 (partial - medial), Type B2 (partial - l...
Missed or inadequately treated Lisfranc injuries lead to post-traumatic arthritis, chronic pain, and...
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