LISFRANC FOOT

Timmy · Newbie Joined: 14 Jun 2006 Posts: 22

Just an update - been doing physical therapy and it has helped me a lot already - some of the exercises he gave me I would have never thought would help your foot. Going to get fitted for my orthotic inserts tomorrow - which my physical therapist says will be the biggest help right now in recovery. For the time being he bought me some Dr. Scholl's Arch Supports (3/4 length Red ones with a blue top is all I know, but they work great) and I bought some new comfortable shoes for work in 1/2 size bigger than I normally wear, which I think has helped more than anything. I am walking without a limp now but I still do have some achy pain every once in a while, mostly the morning and evening, but is getting better each week. I go back the 2nd week in October (5 weeks post screw removal) and if everything looks ok I should be released to do what I want - of course conservative at my own pace. I might be able to scan the exercises and post a link to them if anybody is interested.

Kelly2006 · Newbie Joined: 20 May 2006 Posts: 78

Timmy - I would love to view the exercises. However, please post them on this thread:

http://www.steadyhealth.com/viewtopic.php?p=378110#378110

Thanks, Kelly

Wtrskid · Newbie Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 37

Hey, Timmy, happy to hear you're doing well! Question: where does your foot hurt morning/night ? I've been walking around in sneakers for about two weeks - should have my screw removed some time next week. I wore shoes (flats) twice, and though my foot did not really hurt that much, my ankle swelled. I was wondering if that is normal. I have not started p.t. yet, but I did start working out with a trainer a couple of weeks ago, and the balance ball exercises he has me do have helped me to learn to use/trust the entire sole of my foot, which also helped lessen the pain and limping when walking. SO, when do you think you'll be able to wakeboard again ? Smile

Wtrskid

Kelly2006 · Newbie Joined: 20 May 2006 Posts: 78

Hi everyone! I have found an excellent website that gives 495 different exercises. You can search for exercises on these filters:

Equipment - 17 different pieces of equipment listed

Categories - 22 different body areas to work on

Go to LISFRANC FOOT Fracture Thread II for the url. Thanks for switching to the new thread!

http://www.steadyhealth.com/viewtopic.php?p=380077#380077

There should be something there for everyone. Don't forget to check with your doctor before you embark on an exercise program.

Wtrskd - I would be interested to hear if you can find your Balance Ball exercises on the url.

Cheers, Kelly Very Happy

cfinlay2 · Newbie Joined: 08 Jul 2006 Posts: 3

My injury ocurred while i was in New Zealand. I merely stumbled on a rough dit of pathway. It was diagnosed within 24 hours anbd operarted on within 36 hours. They are certainly not vacjkward down there! I had 3 screws.
I was told to keep the foot above my heart for 6 weeks with absolutely no weight bearing - not even resting the foot on the plaster at the heel when sitting.
I did as told and started physio at 7 weeks after teh cast came off. I was on crutches for about 6 more weeks and had the screws removed back in the UK after 6 months - and then was on crutches for another 3 weeks.
I can now walk easliy and even run (a little) and dance (carefully). I do not risk sports like tennis etc as it would be silly to risk another twist and break.
There is still a fair bit of pain first thing in the morning and if it hurts to go downstairs, I turn round at the bottom and repeat the up and down till it loosens up.
Always remember it is 'not an inconsequential injury' as all the doctors quoted to me ! Respect your foot and it will cope with normal life. It will never be 'good as new' but hopefully will serve you well enough. Remember that Lisfranc used to amputate at that joint when Napolean's spldiers fell off their horses with their foot still in the stirup. Unfortunately, there are still many cases where the surgery happens too late and there is not a good recovery - treat that foot with respect and care.

motokid · Newbie Joined: 05 Oct 2006 Posts: 6

I must say that as I read the replies, I do not feel very optimistic about how everyone is doing with their fractures and future diagnosis.
My son broke both his feet in a motorcycle accident (9/1/06) and is non- weightbearing for a min of 8 weeks. He is feeling great frustration in being totally immobile and in wondering what he will be capable of in the future. He has 3 screws per foot and 2 pins. The pins will be pulled out, but has been told that the screws need to stay in. His one foot had major tissue loss also, so would not be a candidate for future removal of screws.
He has been told that he would have arthritic pain, but it sounds like everyone has trouble with shoes. Being an active person, he participates in motocross and skiing. I hate to think that both of those activities are out of the question for him. Is there anyone out there who had this type of injury and surgery awhile ago and has comments about recovery.

ambalish · Newbie Joined: 25 Feb 2005 Posts: 12

Gemma1 · Newbie Joined: 20 Nov 2006 Posts: 1

My daughter fell down the stairs. She has been in a cast for three weeks and needs to return to the hospital on Friday. We did not know there was suspected Lisfranc until a letter a few days ago. Reading this site has made me panic! She has only broken one metatarsal and may need scans. Her foot is still swelling when she spends too much time on it which is making me think the worst. She is in her second year of university. Will she cope? If it is Lafranc and as serious as you are all saying should she defer? Are you saying she will never be able to use her foot properly again? If she doesn't have the operation what will happen?

Help, from a worried parent?

Thank you

Shocked

ChocolateGirl · Newbie Joined: 24 Nov 2006 Posts: 5

I suffered an injury to my foot because due to a car accident during labor day weekend. I was later diagnosed with having a Lis Franc injury. From the 2 foot doctors I went to see, the only 2 options seems to be surgery or do nothing at all and experience arthritis later in the future which will lead to bone fusion. I wish this injury did not have to involve such an invasive procedure. It seems like Physical therapy will do little to help the pain I am experiencing. I am finally deciding to have surgery in December. Crying or Very sad

Did anyone have an overnight stay in the hospital or was it an outpatient procedure?

What is the differences having the following 3 inserted in my foot?
Wires, pins and screws

What medication were you on after the procedures?

How do you cope for 8 weeks with a cast?

After the pins are removed, how long do I wait before I start my physical therapy?

How long will physical therapy last?

I am scared, Sad

Camille

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well it's been a couple years since my surgery and the pain is deffinatly still there. I spend alot of time on my feet during the day and I find it almost more than I can handle.I had my surgery 08-02-04 after a car accident. Had screws put in and taken out(it did feel better when the screws came out) I've been on pain medication the whole time, 3 to 4 times a day. The Doc tells me the next step is to fuse bones, but I can't imagine spending another 4 months off work. has anybody had this fusion done and is it worth it?

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