Lis Franc injuries refer to a midfoot injury that can occur when force is applied to the foot.  The original injury was named for a Napoleonic Surgeon that saw quite a few soldiers fall from horse back and injure their foot.  This injury now is most common in sports and can be quite devastating to the player. 

Lisfranc injury is a dislocation or fracture in the midfoot area. It is very rare, however, vital that it is not missed because long-term damage can occur.

Chet Holmgren, the number 2 pick overall in the NBA draft recently injured his foot.  He was drafted by the Thunder and a standout from Gonzaga, this 7 footer is expected to be a force in the NBA.  He was guarding Lebron James when the injury occurred. 

Click or tap to follow the link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMRyU1dkoIY. 

It is clear this was a Lis Franc’s injury, and he has undergone surgery already.  This will be a long recovery and he may miss the entire season.  We wish this young man the best and a speedy recovery.

In my practice I see quite a few athletes that present with a delayed presentation of this injury.  Typically, they will present to the ER with an injury that is diagnosed or assumed to be a sprain.  However, weeks later they are still in pain and find their way to my office.  Careful exam and x-ray can usually reveal this problem but sometimes an MRI is warranted.  Treatment then proceeds and most patients make a great recovery depending on the severity of the injury.  If you have a foot sprain and are in pain, please don’t delay and contact the office immediately at 425-391-8666 or make an appointment online.

Sincerely,

Dr Brandon Nelson