A Lisfranc Injury is a displacement of the metatarsals from the tarsus in your midfoot. The injury results from either direct or indirect trauma; it can be caused by something as simple as a twist and fall or by something more severe such as a fall from height.
There is a high rate of this condition amongst football and soccer players. Men are 2 to 4 times more likely to suffer from a Lisfranc Injury.
A Lisfranc injury can commonly be misdiagnosed as a sprain, especially with a simple mechanism of a twist and fall. So if you continue to have issues after having your ankle cleared from X-ray, its best to get a second opinion on the injury.
Symptoms will vary with severity of the injury.
Your physiotherapist may also recommend a moon boot to immobilise your foot to aid in recovery.
Are you suffering from Lisfranc Injury? Contact Vitalis Physiotherapy now to book in your treatment. Call our friendly team on 0410 559 856. We’d love to help.
