Weekly Clinical Pearls

 Injuries to the Lisfranc joint are notorious for missed initial diagnosis and inadequate treatment. So, don’t be surprised to find an Examinee suffering from a Lisfranc fracture to have an exhaustive medical history relating to a work-related foot injury.  Although treated nonoperative outcomes are common, the injury must first be identified correctly by the Clinician before providing the proper treatment regimen for this condition.