Lisfranc injury - chronic

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Chronic midfoot pain.

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Left longitudinal arch height is preserved. No left hallux valgus. Left 3rd/4th toe crossover and lateral deviation of the third toe. 2nd and 3rd hammertoe alignment.

Osteophytes between the left M1 and M2 bases. Asymmetric widening between the left C1-M2 with step in C2-M2 alignment.

Mild joint space narrowing at the C1-M1 articulation.

Prior right hallux valgus correction surgery with residual malalignment.

Case Discussion

Appearances are suggestive of a chronic left Lisfranc injury. Note how the C1-M2 gap is increased on the weight-bearing x-rays and clearly abnormal when compared to the right foot.

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