Case report evaluates effectiveness of varied internal fixation methods in lisfranc fractures, suggesting optimal recovery.
Introduction: Lisfranc fractures are rare but serious injuries of the midfoot, with potential long-term consequences such as chronic pain and deformity if not adequately treated. This case report presents a Lisfranc fracture variant treated with multiple fixation modalities, highlighting the effectiveness of combining open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with plating, ORIF with cannulated screws (CC screws), and closed reduction with internal fixation (CRIF) using K-wires. Case Presentation: Case 1: A 39-year-old female sustained high-energy trauma involving the 1st–4th tarsometatarsal joints. She underwent ORIF with plating for the 1st TMT joint, ORIF with CC screws for the 2nd and 3rd TMT joints, and CRIF with K-wire fixation for the 4th TMT joint. Case 2: A 56-year-old female sustained a comminuted fracture of the medial cuneiform with instability at the naviculo-cuneiform joint, requiring ORIF with plating and CC screw fixation. Results: Both patients achieved excellent clinical and radiological outcomes, with Foot and Ankle Outcome Scores (FAOS) of 96 and 92, respectively. Radiographs showed proper alignment and stable union, with no hardware-related complications. Conclusion: This report illustrates the value of individualized, multimodal fixation in Lisfranc fractures, enabling stable reduction, preservation of joint motion, and optimal functional recovery.
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