What should patients expect following Lisfranc surgery?

Directly following surgery, you will receive a non-weight bearing splint. This splint is designed to protect your incisions and bones as they heal. Although patients will receive pain medication, elevating the foot to reduce inflammation also helps decrease pain; therefore, Dr. Erik Nilssen and his team recommend that you keep your foot elevated as much as possible.
Two-week follow-up appointment

Approximately two weeks following surgery, you will return to Nilssen Orthopedic Center and Dr. Nilssen and/or members of his team will remove your non-weight bearing splint and sutures. Once these are removed, you will receive a boot or cast; however, you still need to keep weight off of your foot for another four to six weeks.
Six-week post-op appointment

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Conditions or injuries in which the ligament is completely torn or ruptured cause the foot to become unstable. When instability occurs, surgical fixation is usually required.
What if I do not seek treatment for a Lisfranc injury?

An untreated Lisfranc injury can lead to serious complications. These complications may include joint degeneration as well as damage to the blood vessels and nerves in the foot. This damage is caused by the buildup of pressure within the muscles of the foot.
How can I determine if I have a Lisfranc injury or just a sprain?

If you think you have sprained your foot, you need to rest it, apply ice to it and keep your foot elevated for the first 24-48 hours. If your foot is still inflamed and painful, you need to contact your physician to request a referral to Nilssen Orthopedics Ankle and Foot Center in Gulf Breeze, Fla. In addition, if you notice extensive bruising on the bottom of your foot, contact your doctor to request a referral right away.
What determines if I need Lisfranc