Nonunion rate following primary arthrodesis for acute Lisfranc injuries

Injury to the tarsometatarsal joint (TMT) results in instability throughout the midfoot that does not often improve with conservative management. If instability is identified, surgical intervention is frequently recommended, either open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) or primary arthrodesis (PA). These two treatment options have been compared in the literature multiple times, often reporting similar outcomes. Due to this, as well as the need for subsequent hardware removal after ORIF has led many surgeons towards PA at the index surgery.

Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - February 9, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Nathaniel A. Ptak, Ryan B. Rigby, Steven M. Douthett Tags: Original Research Source Type: research