Your Lisfranc joint is a group of bones and ligaments in your midfoot where the five metatarsal bones meet up with the cuboid bone and the medial, middle and lateral cuneiform bones. Strong ligaments hold these bones in place, and the Lisfranc joint as a whole helps to stabilize your foot arch and transfer stress […]
Lisfranc Injury FAQ – Santonio Holmes’ Injury Explained
This week NY Jets’ Santonio Holmes sustained a debilitating foot injury that has since been diagnosed as a Lisfranc injury. Holmes will be out for a year recovering from the injury. But what exactly is a Lisfranc injury? Here are some commonly asked questions about Lisfranc injuries from Dr. Silverman. What is a Lisfranc injury? […]
WWE Wrestler Evan Bourne Sustains Midfoot Fracture
WWE wrestler Evan Bourne sustained a midfoot fracture dislocation in a car accident last week. Midfoot fractures, otherwise known as LisFranc fracture dislocations, are career threatening injuries to athletes and heavy laborers alike, even when treated well. Bourne announced the injury on his own twitter account. One of the tweets read “Broken in 4 spots, […]
Dr. Silverman Discusses Michael Beasley’s Midfoot Sprain
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Michael Beasley sustained a right midfoot sprain in the final two minutes of the Timberwolves game against Cleveland last Friday. Thankfully, an MRI showed no broken bones or ligament damage, but Beasley will miss a number of games due to the injury. Dr. Silverman Comments A midfoot sprain can vary from a […]