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 language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | e221-e224 |
Journal | Journal of orthopaedic trauma |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 2012 |
Keywords
- Lisfranc injury
- Lisfranc joint
- Midfoot fractures
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine