Mustafa Serinken
Pamukkale University Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine,
Denizli
Turkey
Case Report
Ecchymosis on the Plantar Side of the Foot
Author(s): Cenker Eken and Mustafa SerinkenCenker Eken and Mustafa Serinken
Although the incidence of Lisfranc injuries is not high, they are related to long-term disability of the foot such as malalignment, functional deficits and weight bearing difficulties. Delayed treatment or missed diagnosis of Lisfranc injuries can result in significant complications. Lisfranc injuries result from both indirect and direct trauma. A 43 years old man came into the emergency with pain in his right foot after a direct trauma to the anterior part of his foot while playing soccer.Introduction
Lisfranc injuries are relatively uncommon, representing approximately 0.2% of all fractures. Although the incidence of Lisfranc injuries is not high, they are related to long-term disability of the foot such as malalignment, functional deficits and weight bearing difficulties [1]. Delayed treatment or missed diagnosis of Lisfranc injuries can result in significant complication.. View More»
