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Definition

Lisfranc de St. Martin, Jacques

(lēs-fron' dĕ sen mar-ten' )

French surgeon and gynecologist, 1790–1847.

L. dislocation Lisfranc injury.

L. injury A dislocation of the tarsometatarsal joints of the foot by direct or indirect mechanisms. An accompanying fracture is common. SYN: Lisfranc dislocation.

L. ligament The ligament joining the medial cuneiform bone of the ankle to the second metatarsal.

L. tubercle Scalene tubercle