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Failed Lisfranc ORIF

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Lisfranc injuries are injuries to the tarsometatarsal joint complex. There are many variations of injuries, including fractures to the base of the metatarsals, intercuneiform ligament disruptions and cuneiform fractures, and purely ligamentous injury dislocations. As this injury can vary in how it presents, a thorough physical exam, correctly diagnosing the injury with judicious review of imaging, and selecting an appropriate treatment plan are crucial to successful outcomes. Treatment can fail due to improper diagnosis, poor surgical techniques, and improper surgical implants, among other reasons. This chapter reviews common mistakes that can lead to the failed treatment of a Lisfranc injury. We offer surgical tips and present some of our own cases, showing successful outcomes in patients who have previously failed Lisfranc treatment.

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  1. Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Brooklyn, NY, USA

    Brandon Levy

  2. Weill Cornell Medical College, New York Presbyterian – Lower Manhattan Hospital, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York, NY, USA

    Andrew K. Sands

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  1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA

    Mark J. Berkowitz

  2. Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Temple Terrace, FL, USA

    Michael P. Clare

  3. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Oakland University William Beaumont, Royal Oak, MI, USA

    Paul T. Fortin

  4. Medstar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA

    Lew C. Schon

  5. Florida Orthopedic Institute, Temple Terrace, FL, USA

    Roy W. Sanders

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Levy, B., Sands, A.K. (2020). Failed Lisfranc ORIF. In: Berkowitz, M., Clare, M., Fortin, P., Schon, L., Sanders, R. (eds) Revision Surgery of the Foot and Ankle. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-29969-9_10

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