Symptomatic primary and secondary osteoarthritis of the Lisfranc joints (the latter being mostly due to malunion following Lisfranc joint fracture dislocations) generally leads to a substantial functional loss and profound disturbance of the gait cycle and walking performance. Secondary osteoarthritis is mostly combined with a typical multiplanar deformity. Neuroosteoarthropathic disorders may also become manifest in the Lisfranc joint region. The concept of a corrective arthrodesis includes a restoration of stable and physiologic axes and length proportions of the foot columns. A standardized approach to analyze the clinical picture and corresponding pathomorphology and the transfer into a comprehensive surgical concept which respects the correction of any component of deformity is a precondition for a good functional outcome and a high degree of patient's satisfaction.
Keywords:
Tarsal bones [injuries]; Tarsal joints [injuries]; Lisfranc joint; Dislocations; Fracture dislocations; Posttraumatic osteoarthritis; Deformity; Corrective osteotomy-arthrodesis; Treatment outcome; Complications