• July 1, 2026 | 12:45 PM - 1:40 PM
• PCC,108B

Athletic Lis Franc Injury-Diagnosis and Management

Low energy Lisfranc injuries, the type most commonly seen in sports, often referred to as a midfoot sprain, are unfortunately too commonly overlooked, misdiagnosed, and improperly treated. While these injuries can be subtle from a radiographic imaging standpoint, they are still a serious and significant injury even in grade 1. Missed and improperly treated injuries have a high risk of early posttraumatic arthritis and lifelong complications. The aim of this presentation is to take an evidence-based approach to the diagnosis and classification of these injuries for best treatment and to help avoid missed diagnoses

Learning Objectives - Restate the injury grading classification system for low energy lis franc injuries.
- Summarize the x-ray findings associated with lis franc injuries, highlighting the importance of view selection, including the use of specific special stress and positional views.
- Compare the difference between high and low energy lis franc injuries.
- Analyze current evidence based guidelines on proper management base on grade and severity of injury.
- Analyze factors that help us determine whether an injury is surgical or non-surgical.

Keywords: midfoot sprain

Presented by: American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine