Untreated Lisfranc Injury
When a lisfranc injury is left untreated it can lead to significant long-term complications that affect the foot's function and overall quality of life. These include: 
- Chronic Pain: Persistent pain, especially during weight-bearing activities like walking or runnning
- Midfoot Instability: The lisfranc joint is crucial to maintaining the arch and stability of the foot
- Post-Traumatic Arthritis: Form from the damaged cartilage and misaligned bones in lisfranc joint
- Loss of Foot Function: Can compromise the push function of the foot making it difficult to walk, run, or climb stairs
- Deformities: Flattening of the foot's arch, or prominent bony protrusions
- Increased Risk of Future Injuries: Leaving the midfoot weak or unstable
- Surgical Challenges: Delayed treatment often makes surgical correction more complictaed
Early intervention is crucial and ensures proper alignment, healing, and rehabilitation of the midfoot. Treatment, whether surgical or not, helps prevent long-term complications and increases the chances of a full recovery.
