~Physical Therapy tip of the Week~ Did you Know......... Foot Pain: Often mistaken for sprains, Lisfranc fractures (named after the French doctor who first described the injury) occur at the mid-foot, where a cluster of small bones form an arch on top of the foot between the ankle and toes. This type of injury may result from dropping a heavy object on the top of the foot. Lisfranc injury involves a rupture to the key ligament connecting the mid-foot to the forefoot. There may be some bruising, and if the injury is severe, the foot may not be able to bear weight. Left unrecognized, Lisfranc injuries can lead to point degeneration and compartment syndrome, in which a buildup of pressure within muscles can damage nerve cells and blood vessels.
Posted on: Mon, 28 Apr 2014 14:27:45 +0000
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