I am 5 days post screws removal and the surgery was successful. Missdiagnosed for several months, surgery at 5 months post injury, screws in for 1 year , 5 months and 1 week. I am still recovering and I am a bit afraid that even if the ligament has healed, the keystone area may not be very reliable. I am stepping carefully as the holes left by the screws are filling in.
Chris78
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Aussie Mel-
We share the same name. I too am beginning to loose hope. I am 15 months post surgery. I broke 4 Metatarsal bones, tore ligament and dislocated my foot. I had surgery straight after accident and the 3 screws were removed 7 months later. I was 3 months non weight bear, I am still using my boot as I have a lot of trouble walking still. I have an MRI and I already have moderate arthritis now from accident. I am in pain a lot I don’t sleep well at night but refuse pain killers. The side effects are not good. I am afraid that I will be stuck like this forever. I was very active loved running and now very restricted with everything I do. My foot constantly bulges out the side and ice is my best friend. I hope there are so other recovering stories out there too. This has ruined my Career my family and my life. It is very very hard. I hope you get better soon. Mel
We share the same name. I too am beginning to loose hope. I am 15 months post surgery. I broke 4 Metatarsal bones, tore ligament and dislocated my foot. I had surgery straight after accident and the 3 screws were removed 7 months later. I was 3 months non weight bear, I am still using my boot as I have a lot of trouble walking still. I have an MRI and I already have moderate arthritis now from accident. I am in pain a lot I don’t sleep well at night but refuse pain killers. The side effects are not good. I am afraid that I will be stuck like this forever. I was very active loved running and now very restricted with everything I do. My foot constantly bulges out the side and ice is my best friend. I hope there are so other recovering stories out there too. This has ruined my Career my family and my life. It is very very hard. I hope you get better soon. Mel
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So sorry to hear that people are still suffering so badly with their injuries - I thought it was worth posting just in case my story brings some hope for a good outcome. My injury (car accident) occurred 7 years ago and my surgeon decided to fuse my midfoot straight away (all midfoot joints fused apart from the outside one which is needed for balance). As we all know, the recovery is no fun at all, but 18 months post-fusion I was walking reasonably well and without any pain. I found that the fusion has had a great result. As long as I am diligent in wearing orthotics in my shoes I don't normally have any pain and don't notice the fusion any more (it did take some getting used to early on). If I wear the wrong shoes and walk a distance in them I will have some arthritic pain in the outside joint for a day or 2, so I just try not to wear those shoes! I remember searching online in the early stages of my injury and there weren't many positive recovery stories posted, so hope this helps to keep some hope. Thinking of you all.
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It's already 3 months post screws removal and my foot, obviously it's not 100% back. When I was 14 I had a bad ankle sprain which has healed 100% after 7-8 months without surgery, just 3 weeks imobilisation. Now, I don't even know which foot was injured. But lisfranc is different.My foot has gained a little permanent swelling, it's got a different shape, especially while standing, I also lost some motion on dorsiflexion ( I had CRIF not fusion), probably some of the arch height is lost as I feel some discomfort which I think it's called lateral ankle impingement syndrome, also some pain in the lisfranc joint, but overall my foot is strong and my normal life is back, no drama. It's just the economical cost that has to be paid now. I am waiting for the claim to be sort out as it was work accident.
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Hi there Sadmelissa, I have had the surgery in August of 3018 and I’m thinking of fusion now because of the discomfort I continue to experience,
Any thoughts
Adaptie
Any thoughts
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I feel for every one of you who has gone through this. I was in a bad car accident and ended up with severe Lisfranc fractures in both of my feet. Both feet had to be surgically repaired with screws and fusion. I couldn't walk at all for ~4 months after the accident, and had to be on blood thinners and double orthopedic boots the entire time. Learning to walk again was lengthy and rough, that's for sure.
Right now is about 11 months post op. I still have pain every day, and I've recently started to have some off and on severe ankle pain. My knees are still getting used to everything too, still stiff and sore, some days more than others. My foot pain honestly ranges from dull to moderate, every day, depending on what my day is like. Walking barefoot and doing stairs are still more of a challenge, and I still have nerve damage around all the scars, and sides of my feet. They also went up about 2 shoe sizes and are a little bit deformed.
My situation was a little bit more of a grave one, unfortunately. They told me I would never be able to bend my feet, and possibly not sure if I'll be able to bend my toes to be able to pick something up off the floor either. Also looking at "at least" a year of recovery.
Right now is about 11 months post op. I still have pain every day, and I've recently started to have some off and on severe ankle pain. My knees are still getting used to everything too, still stiff and sore, some days more than others. My foot pain honestly ranges from dull to moderate, every day, depending on what my day is like. Walking barefoot and doing stairs are still more of a challenge, and I still have nerve damage around all the scars, and sides of my feet. They also went up about 2 shoe sizes and are a little bit deformed.
My situation was a little bit more of a grave one, unfortunately. They told me I would never be able to bend my feet, and possibly not sure if I'll be able to bend my toes to be able to pick something up off the floor either. Also looking at "at least" a year of recovery.
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I don’t have any idea if I had ORIF or fusion, I do know I had a lisfranc injury in Oct 2019, told it was a bad sprain! It was one of the most painful things ever to happen to me! So they sent me away w crutches and a boot... 3 months later, well 2, I went to a different er, my foot was definitely deformed, so scary! They found multiple fractures and scheduled me for surgery in MARCH, I happened to be the last case before the hospital shut down, 11th!!! Screws etc were removed April this yr, grateful I’m walking, but it’s necessary to do alit of stretching, strengthening and massaging! I was warned I would have osteoarthritis, but I’m hoping and praying someday, and with healthful eating and quitting smoking right after the fall, I’ll be much improved! It’s gradual though to get all feeling back from all surgeries, and must wear foot inserts most of the time!
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during the first week of June 2021, I fell 3 feet landing on concrete on the outside of my foot, and getting a brain bleed, putting me in ICU overnight. I broke metatarsals, dislocated my foot, and tore ligaments in my arch. Both the podiatrist and the orthopedic surgeon discussed surgery. I refused. At which time they quickly shifted gears and acknowledged that was an option, and that with or without surgery, I would likely get arthritis. After 3 months in an aircast, I am now wearing an 800 series high quality new sneaker, a compression hidden sneaker sock, and still elevating my foot when watching tv, I feel fantastic about my recovery. Taking it easy does include not walking around stores, and using the motorized vehicles. Why not? But I did spend last weekend walking a lot around a convention center and airports. I have very little pain, but find that an over the counter new combo of acetaminophen and ibuprofen is fantastic. I'm looking forward to getting a new bicycle so that I can take my small dogs out for a ride in the basket.
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Refusing surgery not a good idea. I had a severe lisfranc injury 7 years ago after falling 10 feet. after reading all the posts I never thought I would walk normal again. I had screws and pins installed and removed after 3 months. My foot is to a new normal a bit stiff but for the most part I don't even realise how bad it was. I have no arthritis and full strength. I can walk as far as I like and without the surgery would probably only be able to walk on my heel.
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In late August of 2020, I had a weird fall. I ended up with 8 fractures, a torn ligament and a shattered heel in my right foot. After searching for the right surgeon and foot specialist, I had a 3/4 fusion - I now have 16 screws, 3 plates. Due to other health stuff like, Fibromyalgia and Osteopenia, I opted for a wheelchair and was non weight bearing for 6 months. I used a bone stimulator for over a year. (Every day - I think it helped.) I still - (almost 2 years 7/2022 later) go to PT every weak. I can walk but with the assistance of a brace (Orthotics) that stabilizes and lifts my foot. I can barely walk on my foot ( Barefoot) without support but am adapting. I use CBD for pain (Cremes and ingest it). I have a limp but an getting used to it. The time off my leg affected everything. Research and get a surgeon who specializes in trauma.
I almost lost my foot so the fact that I can walk is a miracle. I can no longer drive because of the foot tremors but I'm still grateful.
I almost lost my foot so the fact that I can walk is a miracle. I can no longer drive because of the foot tremors but I'm still grateful.
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I had two fusions and 2 ORIFs during my initial surgery and I am still what I would considered disabled when compared to my previous baseline. Additional surgery is NEVER THE WAY TO GO-unless hardware has caused an infection. I am a healthcare provider and even foot/ankle surgeons are hesitant to open you back up and do a fusion-it would have been determined it was necessary with retraction-the level of instability would have been determined.
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Hi, on february 7th 2024 i was treated for a lizfrank injury, a third shattered cuneiform, and a 4rth and 5th metatarsal fracture. it’s now June 10th and i had 2 titanium screws placed in my foot to hold it together about a week after it happened. I’m only 15 and have been doing volleyball for about 3 years now & it’s really the only thing i enjoy to do. This injury has set me back by leaps and bounds with my goals that i had hoped to reach within my volleyball career. I have been dealing with constant pain in my foot ever sense the accident, especially after i was aloud to go walk without the boot about 3 months later i have had constant and terrible pain in my foot. I have a surgery tomorrow to get these screws out and i am really hoping that this recovery time and process is not as hard as the first one. I hope to be able to be back in shape and ready for high school tryouts on august 15th. as this injury wiped away my entire club season for me. I’m wondering if i am going to proceed on with chronic pain in my foot for the rest of my life with this liz frank injury, and if it’s ever going to get back to 100% mobility where it needs to be for me to continue with sports.
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