Suture bridge and other suspensory fixation methods typically refer to constructs that consist of a very strong piece of...
Arthrex InternalBrace™ System For Lisfranc Fixation
The Arthrex InternalBrace system is a very versatile suture bridge construct consisting of very strong FiberTapeTM between a metal plate known as a cortical button and a bone anchor. In Lisfranc fixation the cortical button is passed through to the far side of the second metatarsal and the anchor placed in the medial cuneiform.
The suture is tightened in order to reduce and fix the injured joint. One of the major benefits of this construct is the lack of large plates or screws which can cause pain and may need to be removed at a later date. This procedure may also be performed through much smaller incisions than traditional methods, again leading to less pain.
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Lisfranc injuries describe a disruption of the Lisfranc ligament that connects two bones (the medial cuneiform and the second...
Treatment of these injuries varies based on how the Lisfranc ligament is disrupted: either a tear in the ligament...
