Lisfranc Injuries
Carsten Scheibye
Orthotics I Biomechanics I Gait Analysis I Diabetic Foot Care I Foot Posture I Orthopaedic Rehabilitation I Foot Insoles
Lisfranc injuries refer to a spectrum of rare injuries involving the tarsometatarsal joint complex of the midfoot. This includes the tarsometatarsal joints, the intermetatarsal ligaments and the intercuneiform joints.
Such injuries could broadly range from ligamentous sprains to fracture dislocations of some or all the tarsometatarsal joints, which often result in debilitating consequences for the individual.
One of the most well-respected classification of Lisfranc injuries was given by Quenu and Kuss in 1909. It is based on a three-column conceptualisation of the midfoot with the injuries divided into types A, B and C.
Type A injuries include homolateral ruptures which entail movement of all the metatarsals in the same direction. Type B injuries comprise an isolated rupture of the first metatarsal or the smaller rays. Type C injuries refer to a divergent displacement of the first ray and lesser rays in contrasting directions ................ Continue reading on mass4d.com: Lisfranc Injuries
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Senior Podiatrist chez Harley Street Medical Centre - Abu Dhabi
6 年What is your background ? Are you podiatrist ? I have a lot of patients unsatisfy with your insoles .... all same type same density same shape ( like ready made ) ....
Dirigente Medico I livello Ortopedia e Traumatologia presso Asur 4 Fermo
6 年Very good !!!!