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Case 17 : 12.12.08

History :
45 yr old woman with foot pain following trauma

Answers

What can you see ?

There is a gap between the 1st and 2nd metatarsals. The 2nd metatarsal does not align properly with the 2nd (or middle) cuneiform bone.

This is the typical appearance of which disease ?

This is known as a Lisfranc fracture/dislocation

 






 
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