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Lisfranc (midfoot) injuries require careful diagnosis and treatment. While open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is standard, primary arthrodesis is rising in popularity for better patient outcomes.

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  • Sports Medicine
  • Anatomy

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  • Lisfranc injuries involve the midfoot's complex anatomy.
  • These injuries can significantly impact patient mobility and function.

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  • To review key anatomic and pathoanatomic factors of Lisfranc injuries.
  • To discuss current treatment principles and patient outcomes.
  • To explore emerging treatment trends and controversies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of anatomic factors.
  • Analysis of treatment principles for Lisfranc injuries.
  • Evaluation of patient outcomes and return to activity.

Main Results:

  • Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is the established gold standard.
  • ORIF with primary arthrodesis is increasingly utilized for ligamentous and bony-ligamentous injuries.
  • Most patients can return to pre-injury activity levels with appropriate management.

Conclusions:

  • Optimal Lisfranc injury treatment remains debated.
  • Treatment decisions may become sport- or activity-specific.
  • Further research is needed to define best practices for diverse patient populations.