Bilateral tarsometatarsal fracture-dislocations:​ a missed work-related injury

Tadros, A. M. A.; Al-Hussona, M.

Affiliations

¹Department of Orthopaedics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver General Hospital, 910 West 10th Ave, Unit 3114, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4E3, Canada

²Department of Orthopaedics, Al Ain Hospital, PO Box 1006, United Arab Emirates

Abstract and keywords

Tarsometatarsal (Lisfranc) fracture-dislocation is an uncommon foot injury. Subtle injuries are more difficult to diagnose though they cause serious morbidity. Bilateral subtle tarsometatarsal injury has not been reported before. We report bilateral subtle tarsometatarsal dislocations that were caused by a work-related accident in a 25-yearold man. The injury was initially missed. Diagnosis was confirmed by computed tomography with curved reconstruction. Associated foot injuries are shown as a guide to the diagnosis.

Keywords: bilateral tarsometatarsal fracture-dislocations; foot injuries; Lisfranc fracture-dislocation; work-related accident

Links

URL: http://smj.sma.org.sg/4909/4909cr5.pdf

PubMed: 18830527

WoS: 000260207300020

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