Stabilization of Lisfranc Joint Injuries: A Biomechanical Study

2004132 citationsJournal Article

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Cassandra A. Lee · Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

John Birkedal · Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Emilee A. Dickerson · Orthofix (United States)

Paul A. Vieta · Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Lawrence X. Webb · Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Robert D. Teasdall · Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Abstract

Cortical screw fixation provides a more rigid and stable method of fixation for Lisfranc injuries as compared to Kirschner wire fixation. This fixation method allows maintenance of anatomic reduction and possibly earlier mobilization with a decreased risk of posttraumatic arthrosis.

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Foot and Ankle Surgery Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

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Published in: Foot & Ankle International

Volume 25, Issue 5, pp. 365-370

DOI: 10.1177/107110070402500515

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