How long does it take to rehab a Lisfranc injury?
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.
How long is physical therapy after Lisfranc surgery?
After six to eight weeks of healing, your healthcare provider will most likely remove the cast from your foot and physical therapy can begin to rehabilitate your foot and ankle. Your healthcare provider may prescribe an ankle or foot brace for you to wear for a few weeks.
How long after Lisfranc surgery can I walk?
During the 2-week postoperative visit, remove sutures. The patient should remain immobilized in a nonweightbearing short leg cast until 6-8 weeks after surgery. At that time, as symptoms permit, the cast can be switched to a removable boot or walking cast for another 6 weeks.
Can you fully recover from a Lisfranc injury?
Recovery from a Lisfranc injury depends on its severity and the success of the surgery. Most surgeries will require 6-12 weeks of wearing casts and special walking boots. Physical therapy and rehabilitation will also take time. Full recovery may occur after a year, but this can vary greatly.
Can you walk after a Lisfranc injury?
After a Lisfranc fracture, your foot and ankle will likely be immobilized in a cast or walking boot. During this time, you may be walking with crutches. Once the Lisfranc fracture is fully healed and you are allowed to start moving your ankle, your PT will likely prescribe ankle mobility exercises.
How do you reduce swelling after Lisfranc surgery?
You should elevate the foot as much as possible to help reduce swelling and pain. Pain will typically be controlled with pain pills. Sutures will be removed about two weeks after surgery and you will have a cast or CAM boot.
Can you run after Lisfranc surgery?
Strengthening to the calf muscles, ankle, and intrinsic foot muscles are initiated 10-12 weeks post-op. This is a good time to increase proprioceptive and balance training. After the hardware removal, about 20 weeks post surgery, progressing to running will begin.