Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society (대한족부족관절학회지)
- Volume 15 Issue 4
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- Pages.243-246
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- 2011
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- 1738-3757(pISSN)
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- 2288-8551(eISSN)
Lisfranc Injury Repair with the TightRope$^{TM}$ Device (A Case Report)
TightRope$^{TM}$ Device를 이용한 족근 중족 관절 손상의 치료(1예 보고)
- Cho, Jae-Ho (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Armed Forces Capital Hospital) ;
- Oh, In-Suk (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Armed Forces Capital Hospital)
- Received : 2011.10.10
- Accepted : 2011.11.15
- Published : 2011.12.15
Abstract
Lisfranc injury is complex and difficult to treat. Making the correct diagnosis and achieving an anatomical reduction are important factors in regard to achieving a favorable outcome with this injury. We describe a new technique that we have found to be useful for stabilizing Lisfranc injury. This method is relatively fast and simple, and it provides non-rigid fixation. Also, it eliminates the need for implant removal. To date, we have achieved predictable results for stabilizing and treating this injury with the use of a