Abstract | OBJECTIVE: To discuss the clinical effects of open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for treatment of patients with Lisfranc injury combined the second metatarsal base comminuted fracture. METHODS: From March 2007 to June 2012, 7 patients with Lisfranc injury combined the second metatarsal base comminuted fracture were treated including 5 males and 2 female aged from 22 to 51 years old (means 42 years), 4 of sprain and 3 of traffic injury. According Myerson classification, there was 1 case of type A, 3 of type B and 3 of type C. Kirschner wire was used to fix Lisfranc ligament placing from the medial cuneiform bone to the second metatarsal base during the operation. After the operation American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) criteria system were applied to evaluate the foot and ankle function. Preoperative and postoperative AP, lateral and oblique X-ray and CT scan were collected for radiographic evaluation. RESULTS: All patients were followed up from 12 to 20 months (16.8 months in average). According to AOFAS criteria system, 3 cases were excellent result,3 good, 1 fair. All the wounds were primary healing without skin necrosis, infection, Kirschner loose,broken, or other complications. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Jie-feng Huang, Yang Zheng, Xin Chen, Kai Zha, Xi-wen Du, Jun-jie Chen, Pei-jian Tong |
Journal | Zhongguo gu shang = China journal of orthopaedics and traumatology
(Zhongguo Gu Shang)
Vol. 28
Issue 2
Pg. 171-3
(Feb 2015)
ISSN: 1003-0034 [Print] China |
PMID | 25924503
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Bone Wires
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Metatarsal Bones
(injuries, surgery)
- Middle Aged
- Tarsal Joints
(injuries, surgery)
- Wound Healing
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