Title: LisFranc Fractures<br/>Author: Michael Bond<br/><a href='http://umem.org/profiles/faculty/78/'>[Click to email author]</a><hr/><p>
<u><strong>Lisfranc Fracture:</strong></u></p>
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Typically consists of a fracture of the base of the second metatarsal and dislocation, though it can also be associated with fractures of a cuboid. Common current mechanism of injury is when a person steps into a hole and twists the foot. The original mechanism of injury that was described was when a horseman would fall of their horse with their foot still trapped in a stirrup.</p>
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Diagnosis should be considered if patient has difficultly weight bearing with pain on palpation over the 2<sup>nd</sup> and 3<sup>rd</sup> metacarpal head with an appropriate mechanism.</p>
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Pearls:</p>
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Fracture findings on plain films may be subtle.</li>
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If in doubt obtain weight bearing AP views of the foot to demonstrate dislocation/fracture.</li>
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If weight bearing films are negative and you are still suspicious consider a CT scan of the foot.</li>
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