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Treatment of a Lisfranc Injury in a 7-Year-Old Boy: Case Report and Surgical Technique.

Denver B KraftJason J Howard
Published in: JBJS case connector (2022)
Lisfranc fractures and ligamentous injuries are rare and can occur in skeletally immature children. They have high potential for long-term disability if not properly diagnosed and treated. Although there is no consensus on optimal management of pediatric Lisfranc injuries, restoration of an anatomic Lisfranc joint with smooth pins and immobilization for 6 weeks is a viable treatment option.
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