title: Lisfranc fracture--dislocation: an easily overlooked injury in the emergency department.
abstract: Lisfranc fracture-dislocations are rare, and their correct diagnosis is important. Misdiagnosis is common and can lead to chronic disability. Two cases of Lisfranc fracture-dislocations are presented and emphasis is made on the diagnosis in the Emergency Department.
authors.affiliation: Accident and Emergency Department, Fairfield General Hospital, Bury, Lancs, UK. micheal.saab@pat.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Saab
mesh_terms: D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography