How long does it take to recover from Lisfranc surgery?
Lisfranc injury can be quite serious and require months to heal. For those experiencing strains or sprains, recovery could take six to eight weeks. For those needing surgery, recovery will likely take three to five months.
What is a Lisfranc Orif?
Edited by Gregory Waryasz MD. (ORIF is “Open Reduction Internal Fixation” – opening the injured area surgically, reducing the bones and joints to their proper position, and placing screws and plates internally to fix them in that corrected position)
How do you fix a Lisfranc fracture?
Surgery is how the most severe Lisfranc injuries are treated. You may undergo a surgical procedure called internal fixation, where the bones of your foot are repositioned and held in place with screws or plates in order to heal. Alternatively, you may undergo a fusion treatment.
What is Lisfrancs joint?
The Lisfranc joint is the point at which the metatarsal bones (long bones that lead up to the toes) and the tarsal bones (bones in the arch) connect. The Lisfranc ligament is a tough band of tissue that joins two of these bones. This is important for maintaining proper alignment and strength of the joint.
Can you walk with a Lisfranc fracture?
Though it may be painful, many people can still walk at least somewhat after incurring a Lisfranc injury. Between having similar symptoms to ankle sprains and being hard to see on X-rays, the problem can easily be misdiagnosed or missed altogether.
How do you treat a metatarsal fracture?
Treatment of metatarsal fractures depends on the type and extent of the fracture and may include:
- Rest. Sometimes rest is the only treatment needed to promote healing of a stress or traumatic fracture of a metatarsal bone.
- Avoid the offending activity.
- Immobilization, casting or rigid shoe.
- Surgery.
- Follow-up care.
Does Lisfranc career ending end?
That can take 5-6 months to recover from surgery. I tell most of the players, it’s not a career-ending injury, but it certainly can be a season-ending injury if they have to have surgery.
When does a Lisfranc fracture need surgery?
Some injuries with noticeable cartilage damage may require fusion of the joints. You do not need surgery for a Lisfranc injury if you have a sprain that does not create instability. Such injuries typically require you to restrict activity and use a boot or cast for 6-8 weeks.
What causes Lisfranc fracture?
Lisfranc fractures can happen through simple low-energy injuries, such as twisting the foot when falling. It is commonly seen in football players who stumble over their flexed feet while running. Lisfranc fractures can also be caused by more serious trauma.
How does Lisfranc happen?
Lisfranc joint injuries occur from trauma to the foot. This may happen with a simple twist and fall on top of a foot that is pointing downward. It is common in football and soccer players. Lisfranc injuries can also happen from direct trauma, like a fall or a motor vehicle accident.