title: Lisfranc arthrodesis.
abstract: Fracture-dislocation of the tarsometatarsal joint is a major injury and can be associated with a chronic disability. The incidence is low, but the long-term results can be a devastating problem to the patient. This article reviews the anatomy, mechanism of injury, classifications, diagnostic procedures, treatment, and long-term results of a fracture-dislocation to the tarsometatarsal joint complex.
authors.affiliation: Connecticut Reconstructive Foot Surgeons, LLC, 21 Woodland Street, Suite 221, Hartford, CT 06105, USA. thomaszgonis@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Zgonis
authors.forename: Patrick
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Burns
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gehl
mesh_terms: D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D013640:Tarsal Joints / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*