The foot has a lot of moving parts, and many of them come together in the Lisfranc joint complex, where bones, tendons, and ligaments provide much-needed arch support, flexibility, and stability. Although Lisfranc injuries are significant and painful, with proper care and physical therapy our team can help get you back on your feet and playing the sport you love. Our foot and ankle specialists are experts in diagnosing and managing this complex condition in athletes and nonathletes alike. UT Southwestern’s Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine service treats multiple Lisfranc injuries per month. For elite athletes, Lisfranc injuries can be career-threatening.
Left untreated or treated improperly, they can lead to chronic foot pain, altered gait, osteoarthritis, and long-term disability. every year, but too often they are misdiagnosed or dismissed as a simple sprain. Lisfranc injuries are rare, affecting about 1 in 55,000 people in the U.S. Named for the surgeon in Napoleon’s army who discovered the condition among many of its cavalry soldiers, Lisfranc injuries are usually caused by a severe twisting of the foot that creates a fracture, dislocation, or ligament strain/tear in the midfoot – the area where the bridges of your toes connect to the rest of your foot.
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Lisfranc injuries have sidelined several pro athletes for the 2022-2023 season, including Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis and Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Matt Corral in the NFL, and Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren, who was the No. Recently, a less-well-known foot injury has joined the debilitating duo:
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