This injury can also be known as a lisfranc injury and can be difficult to diagnose. The injury is as a result of trauma to the top of the foot.
Signs & symptoms:
- Trauma to the top of the foot
- Foot pain on separating the metatarsals
- Foot pain on walking or running
Treatment will depend on the severity of the trauma and may require surgical intervention if there is widening of the metatarsals on x-ray.