A Lisfranc injury describes an injury of the foot between the metatarsal and tarsal spaces. Around 20-40% of Lisfranc injuries are initially missed, so a high degree of clinical suspicion is required.
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VTE prophylaxis in lower limb Immobilisation (ED – 2023)
In the Emergency Department (ED) lower leg immobilisation after injury is a necessary treatment but is also a known risk factor for the development of venous thromboembolism (VTE). This accounts for approximately 2% of all VTE cases which are potentially preventable with early pharmacological thromboprophylaxis.
