Intramedullary transmetatarsal Kirschner wire fixation of Lisfranc fracture-dislocations

Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2003 Aug;32(8):389-91.

Abstract

Lisfranc joint injuries are frequently the result of high-energy accidents. The usual method of treatment is open reduction and internal fixation or closed reduction with percutaneous pinning. In cases in which soft tissue injury may compromise open reduction and internal fixation or traditional pinning techniques, transmetatarsal Kirschner wire fixation may be performed, allowing the placement of temporary hardware away from the site of soft tissue injury. The following report details this technique as it has been used in 3 patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Wires*
  • Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / instrumentation
  • Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / methods*
  • Fractures, Bone / complications
  • Fractures, Bone / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / complications
  • Joint Dislocations / surgery*
  • Joints / injuries*
  • Joints / surgery
  • Male
  • Metatarsal Bones / injuries*
  • Metatarsal Bones / surgery
  • Soft Tissue Injuries / complications
  • Soft Tissue Injuries / surgery
  • Tarsal Bones / injuries*
  • Tarsal Bones / surgery