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Lisfranc fracture-dislocations: report of two cases.
- Source :
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Journal of the National Medical Association [J Natl Med Assoc] 1991 Apr; Vol. 83 (4), pp. 366-9. - Publication Year :
- 1991
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Abstract
- Lisfranc fracture-dislocation is a rare but sometimes dramatic injury, most commonly associated with motor vehicle and industrial accidents, and falls from heights. Radiographic examination is a crucial point in the work-up of these patients. The most common findings on plain radiographs are separation of the bases of the first and second metatarsals and the "fleck" sign, a bony fragment resulting from a fracture of the base of the first or second metatarsal. These fractures are demonstrated in the two cases presented. We conclude that these lesions can usually be diagnosed with plain radiographs if scrupulous attention is paid when evaluating the normal anatomic alignments. Computed tomography should be reserved for equivocal cases.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Arthrography
Female
Fractures, Bone diagnostic imaging
Humans
Joint Dislocations diagnostic imaging
Male
Metatarsal Bones diagnostic imaging
Tarsal Bones diagnostic imaging
Fractures, Bone complications
Joint Dislocations complications
Joints injuries
Metatarsal Bones injuries
Tarsal Bones injuries
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0027-9684
- Volume :
- 83
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of the National Medical Association
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 1920511