Lisfranc Fracture-Dislocation in a Diabetic Patient
Author Information
Author(s): Yeoh Joey, Muir Kenneth Ross, Dissanayake Ajith Munasinghe, Tzu-Chieh Wendy Yu
Primary Institution: Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
Hypothesis
Lisfranc injuries in diabetic patients can lead to acute Charcot arthropathy.
Conclusion
Lisfranc injuries are uncommon but have distinct characteristics in diabetic patients that require careful diagnosis and treatment.
Supporting Evidence
- Lisfranc injuries are rare but more common in diabetic patients.
- Diabetic patients can sustain Lisfranc injuries from minimal or no trauma.
- Complete rupture of the Lisfranc ligament may occur with minimal force in diabetics.
Takeaway
This study talks about a man with diabetes who hurt his foot in a small fall, which led to a serious foot problem called Charcot arthropathy.
Methodology
Case report detailing the patient's history, examination, imaging, and treatment.
Limitations
The exact prevalence and incidence of Lisfranc injuries in diabetics is unknown.
Participant Demographics
56-year-old Caucasian male with Type 1 diabetes and multiple complications.
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