Lisfranc injury

Case contributed by David Fortunato Juan-Sierra
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Motorcycle accidente with left foot trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male

Left foot

x-ray

Diastasis of 7 mm between the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bases and lateral displacement of metatarsal bones, in keeping with a Lisfranc injury.

No clear fracture is noted.

Soft tissue edema.

CT evaluation was recommended.

Case Discussion

There are several types of Lisfranc injury. This case illustrates a homolateral Lisfranc fracture-dislocation.

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