The late results of tarsometatarsal joint injuries

Abstract

The late results of tarsometatarsal injuries in 33 patients have been reviewed. The average follow-up period was 15 years (range 11 to 20 years). Methods of treatment included cast immobilisation, and closed or open reduction with or without internal fixation. All patients noted diminishing symptoms after injury and all but six returned to their former occupation. Neither the initial fracture type nor the treatment had any apparent bearing on subsequent function; nor was there any correlation between radiographic assessment of the injury and the patient's symptoms.