Single Stage Surgery for Open Lisfranc Injury: A Case Report

Management of open Lisfranc injuries is challenging. The improper management of the injuries might lead to bad results like skin necrosis and arthritis of Lisfranc’s joints. A case of Myerson type A Gustilo Grade IIIB open Lisfranc injury was managed with single stage debridement and internal fixati...

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Published in:Journal of the Institute of Medicine 2021-04, Vol.43 (1), p.54-56
Main Authors: Lakhey, Rajesh B, Bhandari, Prawesh S, KC, Govinda
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Management of open Lisfranc injuries is challenging. The improper management of the injuries might lead to bad results like skin necrosis and arthritis of Lisfranc’s joints. A case of Myerson type A Gustilo Grade IIIB open Lisfranc injury was managed with single stage debridement and internal fixation. At three years follow-up, the result was excellent with American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) midfoot score of 100 and the patient had rejoined his previous occupation requiring prolonged walking.
ISSN:1993-2979
1993-2987
DOI:10.59779/jiomnepal.1158