Orthopedic pitfalls in the ED: Lisfranc fracture-dislocation

Authors
Perron, AD Brady, WJ Keats, TE
Citation
Ad. Perron et al., Orthopedic pitfalls in the ED: Lisfranc fracture-dislocation, AM J EMER M, 19(1), 2001, pp. 71-75
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care
Journal title
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
ISSN journal
07356757 → ACNP
Volume
19
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
71 - 75
Database
ISI
SICI code
0735-6757(200101)19:1<71:OPITEL>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
Lisfranc fracture dislocation of the foot is an injury that carries a high incidence of chronic pain and disability, Its emergency department presenta tion can be subtle, and more frequent than previously believed, This review article examines the clinical presentation, historical factors, diagnostic techniques, and management options applicable to the emergency practitione r, (Am J Emerg Med 2001;19:71-75, Copyright (C) 2001 by W.B. Saunders Compa ny).