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Primary partial arthrodesis

Primary fusion of the medial (first to third) tarsometatarsal joints.

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Tracked papers (40)

PaperYearDesign
Effectiveness of internal fixation versus arthrodesis on posttraumatic metatarsal-cuneiform joint dislocation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Harahap R · SICOT J · 2026 · Observational / other
2026Observational / otherLevel III-IV
Fix or Fuse: The Lisfranc Debate Persists: Commentary on an article by Wolfram Grün, MD, et al.: "Primary Arthrodesis Versus Temporary Bridge Plating in Unstable Lisfranc Injuries. A Concise Follow-up, at 10 Years, of a Previous Report".
Hartsock LA · J Bone Joint Surg Am · 2026 · Observational / other
2026Observational / otherLevel III-IV
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Primary Arthrodesis Versus Temporary Bridge Plating in Unstable Lisfranc Injuries: A Concise Follow-up, at 10 Years, of a Previous Report.
Grün W · J Bone Joint Surg Am · 2026 · Observational / other
2026Observational / otherLevel III-IV
Biomechanical effects of selective tarsometatarsal arthrodesis configurations: A finite element analysis.
Barça F · Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Observational / other
2026Observational / otherLevel III-IV
Metatarsus Adductus Osteotomy.
Togher CJ · Clin Podiatr Med Surg · 2026 · Narrative review
2026Narrative reviewLevel V
Surgical management of Lisfranc injuries: a narrative review of open reduction and internal fixation, primary arthrodesis, and flexible fixation.
Cheng HY · Foot (Edinb) · 2026 · Narrative reviewKey paper
2026Narrative reviewLevel V
Operative treatment of Lisfranc injuries in elite athletes: 2024 International Foot and Ankle Sports Consensus and systematic review.
Balboni JM · Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc · 2026 · Systematic review / meta-analysisKey paper
2026Systematic review / meta-analysisLevel I-II
Surgical management and postoperative imaging assessment of hallux valgus.
Bouredoucen H · Skeletal Radiol · 2026 · Narrative review
2026Narrative reviewLevel V
[Comparative study on effectiveness of two fixation methods in treatment of mid-column plantar-flexion Lisfranc injuries].
Xiao P · Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi · 2026 · Comparative study
2026Comparative studyLevel II-III
Lisfranc Fixation Utilizing Dorsomedial Plating Technique.
Iandoli JL · Foot Ankle Spec · 2026 · Observational / other
2026Observational / otherLevel III-IV
Partial tarsal arthrodesis with plate fixation for management of traumatic tarsometatarsal injuries in five cats.
Nixon RL · J Small Anim Pract · 2026 · Observational / other
2026Observational / otherLevel III-IV
Functional outcomes and complications following surgical management of neglected Lisfranc injuries: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Sharma S · Foot (Edinb) · 2026 · Systematic review / meta-analysis
2026Systematic review / meta-analysisLevel I-II
Risk factors for postoperative complications in Lisfranc injuries treated with open reduction and internal fixation: A multicenter study.
Minoura Y · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Observational / other
2026Observational / otherLevel III-IV
Anatomic Feasibility of 4-Legged Staples for Naviculocuneiform Arthrodesis.
Cooperman SR · Foot Ankle Spec · 2026 · Observational / other
2026Observational / otherLevel III-IV
Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Lisfranc Fixation via Articular Bridge Plating Combined With the Suture Tape Ligament Reconstruction Technique.
Sun M · Foot Ankle Orthop · 2026 · Observational / other
2026Observational / otherLevel III-IV
Trends in Surgical Management of Lisfranc Injuries: An Analysis of American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Part II Candidates.
Segal KR · Foot Ankle Orthop · 2026 · Observational / other
2026Observational / otherLevel III-IV
Do Lisfranc ORIFs fail? Low long-term conversion to arthrodesis in the largest ORIF-specific cohort to date.
Almaat A · Injury · 2026 · Observational / other
2026Observational / otherLevel III-IV
Lisfranc Injuries: Latest Updates on Diagnostics and Management.
Hammad A · Transl Sports Med · 2026 · Narrative review
2026Narrative reviewLevel V
Screw Angulation and Insertion Sequence Increase Interfragmentary Compression When Using Plates for Midfoot Arthrodesis: Foam-Surrogate and Cadaveric Validation.
Johnson J · Foot Ankle Orthop · 2025 · Observational / other
2025Observational / otherLevel III-IV
Continuous Compression Implants in Foot and Ankle Surgery: Tips and Tricks.
Tsikopoulos K · J Clin Med · 2025 · Observational / other
2025Observational / otherLevel III-IV
From Missed Diagnosis to Optimal Outcomes: A Comprehensive Review of Lisfranc Injuries.
Mohamed A · Cureus · 2025 · Narrative review
2025Narrative reviewLevel V
Clinical Outcomes after ORIF vs Arthrodesis for Subtle Lisfranc Injuries: A Minimum 2-Year Comparative Study.
Stern J · Foot Ankle Orthop · 2025 · Observational / other
2025Observational / otherLevel III-IV
Epidemiology and management of adult Lisfranc injuries in the United States: a 10-year analysis of 21,964 cases.
Sanghvi PA · Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · 2025 · Observational / other
2025Observational / otherLevel III-IV
Outcomes of metatarsal Ewing sarcoma following the resection and intercalary reconstruction with fibular strut allograft: A retrospective case series.
Jamshidi K · Foot Ankle Surg · 2025 · Observational / other
2025Observational / otherLevel III-IV
Outcomes of foot and ankle fixation using biointegrative implants-a retrospective study.
O'Neill C · Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · 2025 · Observational / other
2025Observational / otherLevel III-IV
Results of Lisfranc Injuries Treated With Interosseous Suture Button Fixation With a Minimum 5-Year Follow-Up.
Saito GH · Foot Ankle Int · 2025 · Observational / otherKey paper
2025Observational / otherLevel III-IV
Anatomical study of the lateral plantar ligament of the population in the southwest of Shandong Province.
Gao Z · Surg Radiol Anat · 2025 · Observational / other
2025Observational / otherLevel III-IV
Retrospective Comparison of Return to Sports and Physical Activity After Forefoot and Midfoot Arthrodesis Procedures in Foot and Ankle Surgery.
El Masry S · Foot Ankle Spec · 2025 · Observational / other
2025Observational / otherLevel III-IV
Midfoot Arthrodesis after Failed Lisfranc Open Reduction and Internal Fixation.
Campbell ML · J Orthop Trauma · 2025 · Observational / other
2025Observational / otherLevel III-IV
Subtle Lisfranc Injuries.
Bowlby MA · Clin Podiatr Med Surg · 2025 · Narrative review
2025Narrative reviewLevel V
Can early treatment of lisfranc injuries without planned re-intervention be safely performed.
DeGenova DT · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2025 · Observational / other
2025Observational / otherLevel III-IV
Epidemiology, classification, and treatment of 2084 Lisfranc injuries: An observational study from the Swedish fracture register.
Juto H · Injury · 2025 · Observational / other
2025Observational / otherLevel III-IV
Long-term results of staged management of complex lisfranc and chopart injury: a retrospective cohort study and systematic literature review.
Engelmann EWM · Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · 2025 · Systematic review / meta-analysis
2025Systematic review / meta-analysisLevel I-II
Functional Outcome and Patient Satisfaction After Primary vs Secondary Arthrodesis for Lisfranc Injuries: Toward a Single-Surgery Approach.
Wilhelmina Maria Engelmann E · Foot Ankle Int · 2025 · Comparative studyKey paper
2025Comparative studyLevel II-III
Studies directly comparing Lisfranc injuries treated with primary arthrodesis or open reduction and internal fixation show no significant difference in return to sport and complications: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Feldman MW · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2025 · Systematic review / meta-analysisKey paper
2025Systematic review / meta-analysisLevel I-II
Long-term Functional Outcome and Satisfaction After Surgical Management of Cuboid Fractures.
Engelmann EWM · Foot Ankle Orthop · 2025 · Observational / other
2025Observational / otherLevel III-IV
Primary Arthrodesis or Open Reduction and Internal Fixation for Lisfranc Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Mactier L · Foot Ankle Orthop · 2024 · Systematic review / meta-analysisKey paper
2024Systematic review / meta-analysisLevel I-II
Lisfranc injuries: fix or fuse? : a systematic review and meta-analysis of current literature presenting outcome after surgical treatment for Lisfranc injuries.
van den Boom NAC · Bone Jt Open · 2021 · Systematic review / meta-analysisKey paper
2021Systematic review / meta-analysisLevel I-II
Open reduction internal fixation versus primary arthrodesis for lisfranc injuries: a prospective randomized study.
Henning JA · Foot Ankle Int · 2009 · Randomised controlled trialKey paper
2009Randomised controlled trialLevel I
Treatment of primarily ligamentous Lisfranc joint injuries: primary arthrodesis compared with open reduction and internal fixation. A prospective, randomized study.
Ly TV · J Bone Joint Surg Am · 2006 · Randomised controlled trialKey paper
2006Randomised controlled trialLevel I