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lisfranc fusion - operative indications
lisfranc fusion - operative considerations

Lisfranc fusion-The skin incision

Lisfranc fusion-Access to the MTC articulations

Lisfranc fusion-The medial cuneiform

Lisfranc fusion-A second incision
post operative protocol
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Lisfranc fusion-Access to first and second metatarsals

Lisfranc fusion-Access to first and second metatarsals
The medial approach typically only allows adequate access to the first and second metatarsals(1-2) and their cuneiforms. Preparation of the first MTC joint is helped by a limited and subperiosteal dissection of some of Tibialis anteriors insertion medially(3).