CME OnDemand: 2021 Annual Meeting Instructional Course Lectures (ICLs)-Trauma: Sticks and Stones - Lisfranc Injuries: Beyond Fixing vs Fusing

Trauma: Sticks and Stones - Lisfranc Injuries: Beyond Fixing vs Fusing

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In this video, Dr. Tom Harris discusses Liz Frank injuries, their prognosis, diagnosis, treatment options, and return to sports. He highlights the importance of recognizing the varying severity of these injuries and the potential long-term complications. Diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion and may involve weight-bearing radiographs and stress views to identify subtle injuries. He discusses the use of plates, screws, and flexible fixation for treatment, and emphasizes the need for individualized decision-making based on factors such as energy of the injury, displacement, and presence of articular damage. Dr. Harris also discusses the outcomes of fusion versus fixation, hardware removal, and the potential for future displacement. Return to sports varies among patients, but studies suggest good outcomes for recreational athletes after treatment. Overall, early recognition and appropriate management of Liz Frank injuries are crucial for optimal outcomes.

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Thomas G. Harris, MD

Keywords

Liz Frank injuries

prognosis

diagnosis

treatment options

return to sports