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Lisfranc surgery and hardware

Discussion in 'Ask your questions here' started by NJ girl, Feb 2, 2010.

  1. NJ girl

    NJ girl Guest


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    I had surgery for a lisfranc injury 18 months ago. I had a fusion and
    2 screws inserted. I'm still getting terrible swelling on the top of my
    foot. My Doctor is now suggesting I have this screw removed.
    Any pros and cons on this? What can I expect for a recovery period?
     
  2. FootDoc

    FootDoc New Member

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    Lisfranc injuries are not all identical. You do not make it clear as to whether the screws in question were employed to affect a joint fusion or if they were employed to simply block joint motion to facilitate ligament healing at one or more joints. When the screws are employed simply to temporarily block joint motion, they are frequently routinely removed at some time after the surgery to prevent their breaking from intended joint motion. It the screws were employed in order to purposely fuse a joint, they are generally left in place unless it is deemed that they are creating problems. Screw removal is generally a relatively simple procedure, but in some cases, it can be more difficult than planned, which might result in varying amounts of recovery time. The best source of an estimate as to the recovery time, a disclosure of the justification for removal and the pros and cons which might affect your individual case would be the attending surgeon. Have you not asked him/her and if not, why not?
     
    Last edited: Feb 2, 2010
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