Diabetic Lisfranc Fracture-Dislocations and Charcot Neuroarthropathy.
Publication/Presentation Date
4-1-2013
Abstract
The goal with Lisfranc fracture-dislocations is to regain joint congruity and reestablish midfoot stability to avoid debilitating posttraumatic arthrosis and chronic pain in the sensate patient. In the diabetic population, dense peripheral neuropathy and/or vascular disease are equally important and may alter the surgical approach to traumatic tarsometatarsal injuries. The initial diagnosis in the diabetic population may be delayed due to subtle radiographic findings and/or patient unawareness of trauma in the insensate foot. Failure to initiate treatment in the early stages of acute diabetic neuropathic Lisfranc injuries can predispose the patient to midfoot instability, potential ulceration, infection, and Charcot neuroarthropathy.
Volume
30
Issue
2
First Page
257
Last Page
263
ISSN
1558-2302
Published In/Presented At
Levitt, B. A., Stapleton, J. J., & Zgonis, T. (2013). Diabetic Lisfranc fracture-dislocations and Charcot neuroarthropathy. Clinics In Podiatric Medicine And Surgery, 30(2), 257-263. doi:10.1016/j.cpm.2013.01.002
Disciplines
Orthopedics | Other Medical Specialties | Podiatry | Surgery
PubMedID
23465814
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Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article