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Lisfranc Ligament Detail (Plantar)

ligamentum tarsometatarsale Lisfranc pars plantaris

The plantar Lisfranc ligament runs from the medial cuneiform to the second metatarsal base on the plantar surface, stronger than the dorsal component.

Region: Foot & Ankle
Biomechanics

Function & Actions

Provides plantar Lisfranc stability and resists plantar displacement of the second metatarsal.

Clinical Relevance

Clinical Notes

MRI assessment demonstrates plantar component disruption in severe Lisfranc injury. Arthroscopic plantar component probing from the dorsal joint line assesses integrity.

Pathology

Common Injuries & Conditions

Plantar Lisfranc Ligament Tear in Severe Injury

Plantar ligament disruption indicating complete Lisfranc joint complex failure requiring ORIF or primary arthrodesis.

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