midfoot fractures
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Midfoot Fractures. Jenny Jefferis. What is a midfoot fracture?. Fracture of the midfoot involving the: Tarsometatarsal joint (Lisfranc Fracture) Cuneiforms Tarsal navicular bone Cuboid bone. What is a Lisfranc Fracture?. Between the tarsal and metatarsal bones - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Midfoot FracturesJenny Jefferis
What is a midfoot fracture? Fracture of the midfoot
involving the: Tarsometatarsal joint
(Lisfranc Fracture) Cuneiforms Tarsal navicular bone Cuboid bone
What is a Lisfranc Fracture? Between the tarsal and metatarsal bones The 1st & 2nd metatarsal articulates with
the medial cuneiforms and are the keystones of the foot
Supplies stability between the midfoot & forefoot during gait
Lisfranc Fracture Frontal view of the
foot shows fracture/ dislocation in the tarsometatarsal joint (Lisfranc's joint) with dislocations of the 1st through 5th metatarsals
Various fractures of the tarsal navicular bone include: Cortical avulsions
Most common Results from twisting forces on the mid foot
Fracture of the tuberosity May involve the post. tibial tendon
Bony fractures Stress fractures
Tarsal Navicular Fracture Frequently have
posttraumatic arthritis & discomfort in all phases of gait
Requires immobilization in a non-weight bearing short leg cast
Cuboid Fracture Known as nutcracker
fractures because the cuboid is cracked like a nut b/w the 5th metatarsal & the calcaneous as the forefoot is forced into abduction.
Cuneiform Fracture Uncommon Usually occur w/ high-
energy injuries Open reduction &
internal fixation is recommended
Mechanism of Injury 3 common causes
Twisting of the forefoot Often occur during vehicle accidents when the foot is abducted
Axial loading of a fixed foot Occurs when falling on an extremely dorsiflexed foot or axial
loading from body weight, stepping off a curb Crushing
To the dorsum of the foot Usually in industrial accidents
Clinician should be aware of compartment syndrome & injury to the dorsal pedis artery
Treatment GoalsAlignment-Restoring the alignment with the cuneiforms
-Important for normal weight bearing-Load distribution of the foot-To maintain the medial arch of the foot
Restoring the length & alignment of:cuneiformscuboid
navicular
Treatment Goals Stability
Stable fixation of the navicular & cuboid Allows effective transfer of weight from the hind foot Helps with eversion & inversion of the subtalar jt.
A stable reconstruction of the Lisfranc joint Important in maintaining the medial arch of the foot & a
pn free and secure gait
Range of MotionMotion Normal Functional
Ankle Plantar Flexion
45° 20 °
Ankle Dorsiflexion
20-25 ° 10 °
Foot Inversion 35 ° 10 °
Foot Eversion 25 ° 10 °
Muscle StrengthInvertors
Tibialis Anterior Tibialis Posterior
Evertors Peroneus Longus Peroneus Brevis
Dorsiflexors Tibialis Anterior Toe extensors
Plantar Flexors Gastrocnemius Soleus Tibialis Posterior
Peroneous Longus weaknesscan result from severe dislocationsof the Lisfranc Fracture because this muscle inserts on the 1st metatarsal & 1st cuneiform
Time of Bone Healing Tarsometatarsal or Lisfranc Fracture
8-10 weeks Tarsal Navicular
6-10 weeks Cuboid & Cuneiform Fracture
6-10 weeks
Duration of Rehabilitation Tarsometatarsal or Lisfranc Fracture
8 weeks- 4 months Tarsal Navicular
Acute Fx:6 wks- 4 months Delayed union, nonunion, or stress fx: 6 wks- 4
months Cuboid & Cuneiform Fracture
6 wks- 4 months
Treatment Methods Tarsometatarsal or Lisfranc
Fx: Cast:
Biomechanics: stress-sharing device
Mode of Bone Healing: Secondary, with callus formation
Indications: May be treated w/ a short leg cast for 6 wks. May bear weight when pn free.
Treatment Methods Open Reduction & Internal
Fixation Biomechanics: stress-shielding
device w/ screw fixation Mode of healing: Primary, w/ rigid
fixation Indications: Pt placed in a weight
bearing cast for 6 wks. Unprotected weigh bearing is not recommended until screws are removed at least 10-12 wks after surgery.
Treatment Methods Closed Reduction &
Percutaneous Pinning Biomechanics: Stress-sharing
device w/ pin fixation Mode of bone healing:
Secondary, w/ callus formation Indications: Kirschner-wire
fixation. Placed in a non-weight bearing short leg cast after fixation. Wires removed at 6 wks, followed by protective weight bearing.
Treatment Methods Tarsal Navicular Fx
Cast Biomechanics: stress-sharing device Mode of bone healing: Secondary, w/ callus formation Indications: May be placed in a short leg cast.
Cortical avulsion fx: short leg walking cast, 4-6 wks. Tuberosity fx: Short leg walking cast, 4-6 wks.
Treatment Methods Open Reduction & Internal Fixation
Biomechanics: Stress-shielding device w/ rigid fixation
Mode of bone healing: Primary, w/out callus formation
Indications: To avoid severe deformity & arthritis, must be treated w/ reduction & rigid fixation
Treatment Methods Cuboid & Cuneiform Fx
Cast Biomechanics: Stress-sharing device Mode of bone healing: Secondary w/
minimum callus formation Indications:
Cuboids: closed in a weight bearing cast Cuneiforms: short leg cast, immobilized
because of ligamentous damage
Treatment Methods Open Reduction Internal Fixation
Biomechanics: stress-shielding device Mode of bone healing: primary, w/ rigid fixation Indications:
open reduction & internal fixation for any amount of displacement, followed by a 6 wk. period of non-weight bearing.
Special Considerations of the Fx Age
Joint stiffness particularly w/ navicular fx’s Active Pts. Also are probe to jt. Stiffness w/ a navicular fx
Articular Involvement Posttraumatic arthritis & fusion Limited pronation & supination
Location or possible Open Fractures
Damage to the dorsal pedis artery Open fx must undergo irrigation, debridement, & intrevenous antibiotics Always a possibility of compartment syndrome
Tendon & Ligament Injuries Extensor tendons should be inspected for possible damage
Gait Stance Phase
60% of gait cycle Heel Strike
↑ pn from inversion to eversion Foot-Flat
Painful b/c of injured bones of the medial arch Mid-Stance
Painful as foot is moving from neutral to eversion Push-Off
Pt may limit plantar flexion Cycle is shortened
Swing Phase 40% of gait cycle Not affected by any of these fxs b/c foot is not in contact w/ ground
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