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The Lisfranc joint.

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¹Private Practice - Alamo Family Foot & Ankle Care, San Antonio, TX, USA. marty.chaney@gmail.com

Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

|October 12, 2010

Summary

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Lisfranc joint injuries can cause pain and instability. Primary arthrodesis may be a better surgical option than open reduction with internal fixation for severe Lisfranc injuries.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic surgery
Foot and ankle anatomy
Biomechanics

Background:

The Lisfranc joint complex comprises 6 articulations crucial for midfoot stability.
Ligamentous injuries and fractures can lead to Lisfranc joint deformity, instability, pain, and degenerative joint disease.
Congenital and acquired deformities can also cause non-traumatic Lisfranc joint degeneration.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the anatomy and biomechanics of the Lisfranc joint.
To discuss diagnostic advancements and treatment options for Lisfranc joint injuries.
To compare the efficacy of open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF) versus primary arthrodesis for severe Lisfranc joint injuries.

Main Methods:

Review of current literature on Lisfranc joint anatomy, injury patterns, and treatment modalities.
Analysis of outcomes comparing ORIF and primary arthrodesis for severe Lisfranc joint injuries.
Discussion of the role of advanced imaging in diagnosis and treatment planning.

Main Results:

Accurate diagnosis and treatment of Lisfranc joint injuries have improved with increased anatomical awareness and advanced imaging.
Open reduction with internal fixation requires precise anatomic reduction to avoid subsequent arthrodesis.
Early studies indicate primary arthrodesis performs equally well or better than ORIF for severe, displaced Lisfranc injuries.

Conclusions:

A potential paradigm shift towards primary arthrodesis for severe Lisfranc joint injuries is suggested by emerging evidence.
Accurate anatomical reduction is critical for successful ORIF outcomes.
Further research may solidify primary arthrodesis as a preferred treatment for specific Lisfranc joint injuries.