Journal of Musculoskeletal Trauma

Avulsion Fractures in the Ankle and Foot: Gyeong Hoon Lim, Jae Won Kim, Sung Hyun Lee; J Korean Fract Soc 2024;37(2):102-116. Published online April 30, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2024.37.2.102

Abstract PDF: An avulsion fracture occurs when a muscle-tendon unit attached to a bone produces sufficient force to tear a fragment of the bone. If not treated properly, this injury can lead to deformity, nonunion, malunion, pain, and disability. Although avulsion fractures around the foot and ankle can occur anywhere there are tendon and ligament attachments, they are common in the anterior talofibular ligament, anterior-inferior tibiotalar ligament, calcaneal tuberosity, the base of the fifth metatarsal, and navicular bone. The optimal treatment for each fracture depends on the location and severity of the fracture. Conservative treatment involves limiting weight bearing for a period, splint immobilization, and using various orthoses. Surgical treatment is usually reserved for cases of severe displacement or when nonsurgical treatment has failed. The goals of surgery include reduction of the fracture fragment, prevention of nonunion or malunion and soft tissue injury, and early return to function. The decision for each treatment modality may depend on the patient demographics or preferences and the surgeon experience. This review summarizes previous and current views on the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of common avulsion fractures to guide the treatment and diagnosis.

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Lisfranc Joint Injury: Bi O Jeong, Jungtae Ahn; J Korean Fract Soc 2022;35(2):83-89. Published online April 30, 2022; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2022.35.2.83

Abstract PDF: The Lisfranc joint complex is composed of complex bony structures, ligaments, and soft tissues and has a systematic interrelationship. Sufficient radiologic modalities should be considered for an accurate initial diagnosis. Based on an accurate understanding of normal anatomy and restoration of anatomical relationships, the diagnosis should be obtained, and more discussion is needed on detailed treatment strategies.

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Fractures of the Tarsal Bone: Young Hwan Park, Hak Jun Kim, Soo Hyun Kim; J Korean Fract Soc 2016;29(4):276-282. Published online October 31, 2016; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2016.29.4.276

Fractures of the tarsal bone, such as the navicular, cuboid, and cuneiform, are very rare. These injuries can lead to serious walking difficulties due to pain and deformity of the foot with delayed diagnosis of tarsal bone fractures during an injury to multiple lower extremities. The diagnosis can be done on simple radiographs. Sometime weight bearing radiographs or stress radiographs may be needed for further evaluation. Computed tomography is the most widely available diagnostic tool. Navicular and cuneiform account for the medial column of the foot, whereas cuboid for the lateral column. The treatment of tarsal bone fractures is primarily conservative management, but operative treatment is recommended for intra-articular displacement, dislocation, or shortening of the medial or lateral column of the foot. The operative treatments include screw fixation, plate fixation, or external fixation. Complications include malunion, nonunion, posttraumatic arthritis, avascular necrosis, and deformity of the foot. Tarsal bone fracture has to be evaluated carefully to prevent serious complications.

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