Orientation of the “Lisfranc Screw”

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Abstract

The reduction and stabilization of diastases between the medial cuneiform and the base of second metatarsal after a Lisfranc ligament injury is a crucial objective in the open reduction and internal fixation of these injuries. To achieve this objective, a single screw is used. The present practice is to insert the screw directed from the medial cuneiform bone into the base of the second metatarsal. This technique trick describes an easier method of insertion of the screw and one that possibly provides a better fixation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)e221-e224
JournalJournal of orthopaedic trauma
Volume26
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2012

Keywords

  • Lisfranc injury
  • Lisfranc joint
  • Midfoot fractures

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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