Technique Tip

Foot Ankle Spec. 2017 Apr;10(2):149-151. doi: 10.1177/1938640016677812. Epub 2016 Nov 10.

Abstract

Lisfranc injury fixation or arthrodesis typically involves the reduction and fixation of several tarsometatarsal joints with either screws or a plate and screw constructs. A successful fixation or arthrodesis of the Lisfranc joint requires proper screw placement from the medial cuneiform to the base of the second metatarsal. This is typically done free-hand; however, we describe use of an anterior cruciate ligament guide to help maintain reduction and assist with drill trajectory for more accurate screw or suture button construct placement.

Levels of evidence: Level V.

Keywords: Lisfranc; fixation; fracture; tarsometatarsal.

MeSH terms

  • Arthrodesis / instrumentation*
  • Arthrodesis / methods
  • Bone Plates
  • Bone Screws
  • Female
  • Fluoroscopy / methods
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Foot Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Foot Injuries / surgery
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / instrumentation*
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / methods
  • Fracture Healing / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Injury Severity Score
  • Male
  • Metatarsal Bones / diagnostic imaging*
  • Metatarsal Bones / injuries
  • Metatarsal Bones / surgery*
  • Risk Assessment
  • Suture Techniques
  • Treatment Outcome