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A Mouse Model of Ankle-Subtalar Complex Joint Instability

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Published on: October 28, 2022

[Plantar Lisfranc dislocation fracture].

B Kinner¹, M Neumeier, C Roll

¹Abteilung für Unfallchirurgie, Klinikum der Universität, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93042 Regensburg. bernd.kinner@klinik.uni-regensburg.de

Der Unfallchirurg

|September 8, 2007

Summary

A rare plantar dislocation fracture of the foot, a type of Lisfranc injury, was successfully treated with early surgical reduction and internal fixation. This approach led to a pain-free recovery and restored ambulation within three months.

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Published on: October 28, 2022

Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Trauma Surgery
Foot and Ankle Surgery

Background:

Lisfranc dislocation fractures are complex injuries often resulting from high-energy trauma.
Plantar-directed dislocations represent a rare variant of these injuries, posing unique management challenges.
Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes in complex foot trauma.

Observation:

A 30-year-old patient sustained a comminuted plantar Lisfranc dislocation fracture after dropping a heavy object on his foot.
Diagnosis was confirmed via CT scan, revealing significant displacement and fracture components.
The injury involved substantial soft tissue trauma, characteristic of severe Lisfranc injuries.

Findings:

The patient underwent immediate surgical treatment, including a median approach, dermatofasciotomy, and anatomic reduction.
Internal osteosynthesis was employed for stable fixation of the fractures and the Lisfranc joint.
Post-operatively, the patient achieved pain-free ambulation without assistive devices by the 3-month follow-up mark.

Implications:

Early and stable surgical fixation of plantar Lisfranc dislocation fractures can lead to excellent functional recovery.
Awareness of associated soft tissue damage is critical for comprehensive management of these rare injuries.
This case highlights the potential for successful outcomes even in complex, plantar-directed Lisfranc injuries with prompt, appropriate treatment.