Procedure · Trauma & Other
Lisfranc ORIF / Fusion
Lisfranc surgery restores midfoot alignment after a Lisfranc injury. Options include ORIF for fractures and primary fusion for purely ligamentous injuries.
Medically reviewed by Michael G. Lyons, DPM — Board-Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon
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Indications
- Displaced or unstable Lisfranc injury
- Chronic Lisfranc instability
How the procedure is performed
The midfoot joints are realigned anatomically and held with screws, plates, or fusion based on the injury pattern.
Regional or general anesthesia.
Recovery timeline
- Non-weightbearing 6–8 weeks
- Boot weeks 8–12
- Return to activity 4–6 months
Potential risks
- Post-traumatic arthritis
- Hardware irritation
- Need for later fusion
Conditions this procedure treats
Frequently asked questions
ORIF or fusion?
Fractures usually do well with ORIF; pure ligamentous injuries often do better with primary fusion.
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