Short-term Follow-up of Patients Receiving Bio-integrative Screws for Lisfranc Injuries: A Case Series
Alireza Ebrahimi,
Sora Sohn,
Andreea Lucaciu
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: Various methods are used for open reduction and internal fixation of Lisfranc injuries, and each shows different post-treatment outcomes. Other than the common post-surgery problems in these patients, including possible non-anatomical reduction, implant loosening, breakage, and arthritis, most of these patients will undergo a second surgery for implant removal which itself might cause further complications. To reduce the need for re-operation, bio-degradable or bio-integrative implants can be pro… Show more
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