Patterson M
University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center, 55 Lake Ave, North, Worcester, MA 01655, USA.
Int J Trauma Nurs. 2000 Oct-Dec;6(4):133-6. doi: 10.1067/mtn.2000.110466.
Lisfranc's injuries are one of the most commonly missed fractures in a multitrauma patient. Failure to recognize and treat such an injury can lead to acute (e.g., compartment syndrome of the foot) and chronic problems (e.g., arthritis). A list of reminders is included to help with the recognition and treatment of Lisfranc's injuries (Table 1).
