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Treatment for Lisfranc or Jones Midfoot Fracture
Dr. Brad Dresher, MD • Mar 03, 2020
Treatment for Lisfranc or Jones Midfoot Fracture
Whether you are an athlete or someone who has been involved in an accident, you may find yourself with a midfoot injury. There are three regions of your foot: the hindfoot, midfoot, and forefoot. As the name implies, the midfoot is the middle section of your foot encompassing the arch of the foot. Injuries to the midfoot can cause both the Lisfranc midfoot fracture and also the Jones midfoot fracture.
Lisfranc Midfoot Fracture
The Lisfranc joint includes ligaments and bones that connect the midfoot to the forefoot. An injury to this area of the foot is quite common, but is often mistaken for a simple sprain. A Lisfranc midfoot fracture is a severe injury that requires treatment and may take many months to heal. The symptoms of a Lisfranc fracture are:
- Top of foot swollen and painful
- Bruising on both the bottom and top of the foot
- Pain with walking, standing, or pushing off on the affected foot
Bruising on the bottom of your foot is the strongest indication of this type of injury. When your pain does not resolve with standard home care, it is time to see Dr. Dresher at Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group. An X-ray, CT scan, or MRI will likely be required to assess the severity of your injury. Once this is determined, a treatment course will be decided upon, which may require surgery.
Jones Midfoot Fracture
The Jones fracture refers to a break at the base of the long bone running from your smallest toe to the arch of your foot. This is a common injury and is also the most severe fracture that can happen to this particular bone. Since this area of the foot receives less blood flow than other areas, healing may take longer. Some symptoms of the Jones midfoot fracture are:
- Pain, swelling and bruising on the outside of the foot
- Pain, swelling and bruising at the base of the little toe
- Difficulty walking
Much like the Lisfranc fracture, when your pain does not resolve at home, you need to see a specialist. Dr. Dresher
will order the appropriate scans to determine the extent of your injury. You will most likely be in a supportive boot for 6-8 weeks to heal from this fracture. Surgery is not often needed for a Jones midfoot fracture.
No matter what type of foot pain or injury you are experiencing, Dr. Dresher
at Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group
will be there for you to help you on your road to recovery. Call today
to make an appointment.
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