Tarsometatarsal joint injuries

Part 1: classification and treatment protocol

Abstract

The Lisfranc joint or tarsometatarsal is inherently stable due to its anatomical configuration, the ligament and tendon insertions. The mechanisms of injury of this joint can be of two types: direct (high energy) or indirect (low energy), the latter being the most frequent, presenting a clinical radiological discordance with the difficulty of classifying and thus able to notarize a treatment.The objective of this work was to present a new classification in all lesions of the tarsometatarsal joint and a treatment protocol included.