Irreducible Lisfranc's injury: the 'toe up' sign.
A new physical sign (the 'toe up' sign) is described in relation to an irreducible Lisfranc injury, the cause being the interposed lateral slip of the tibialis anterior tendon. Surgical exploration is advocated.
Ashworth
M J
MJ
Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Princess Margaret Hospital, Swindon, UK.
Davies
M B
MB
Williamson
D M
DM
D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D010808:Physical Examination; D011859:Radiography; D013640:Tarsal Joints / Q000293:injuries*; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013710:Tendons