Article: Single Stage Surgery for Open Lisfranc Injury: A Case Report
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Management of open Lisfranc injuries is challenging. The improper management of the injuries might lead to bad results like skin necrosis and arthritis of Lisfranc’s joints. A case of Myerson type A Gustilo Grade IIIB open Lisfranc injury was managed with single stage debridement and internal fixation. At three years follow-up, the result was excellent with American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) midfoot score of 100 and the patient had rejoined his previous occupation requiring prolonged walking.
Keywords: Open Lisfranc injury, single stage internal fixation
Rajesh B Lakhey, Prawesh S Bhandari, Govinda KC
Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Institute of Medicine, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Open Lisfranc injury, single stage internal fixation
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