Foot - Lisfranc injury
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Foot - Lisfranc injury
- This image shows a gap between the bases of the first and second metatarsals (MT); the second metatarsal is no longer correctly aligned with the intermediate cuneiform bone
- This is a significant finding which indicates disruption of the Lisfranc ligament
- Careful assessment of alignment is always required in suspected midfoot injury
- If the initial X-ray is normal then repeat images with weight-bearing or CT may be required
Foot - Lisfranc injury
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Foot - Lisfranc injury
- Injury to the Lisfranc ligament is often accompanied by subtle fragmentation of the adjacent bones