Abstract:Background: Lisfranc fractures are rare injuries, with reported incidence of 0.2% of all fractures and 1/55,000 per year incidence in the population. These are reported to occur 2-4 times more commonly in men, and the peak incidence is in the third decade of life. Objective: This study was aimed to assess the functional outcome of using open reduction and internal fixation in management of ligamentous Lisfranc injuries. Patients and Methods: This prospective operative study was conducted on 18 patients with Di… Show more
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