MY LISFRANC INJURY AND RECOVERY STORY (3 MONTH POST SURGERY UPDATE) 

It’s a great thing to read your story and have more hope for myself. I have four weeks since the injury and five days since the surgery. I managed to fracture all five metatarsal bones and the ligament. The orthopaedic surgeon said, I could not have done it any worse. After listening to your story and reading other people’s comments, I know I am not alone and gives me more hope to go through this. Yes, I was down and really depressed. I got the injury the night before my daughter’s wedding. Thats when I realized how much we take for granted in life. Like being able to walk. I don’t know what I would do without my husband, but I hope everyone can have as much support and hope as I have. Speedy recovery.

Thanks for sharing! I had my car accident 2/9/2024 while being 3 weeks postpartum and surgery on 2/29/2024. I’ve gone from a splint to a hard and I am absolutely loosing my mind I haven’t been able to move my foot in two months with a newborn so hearing your story gives me hope❤. Hopefully next week I can get placed in a walking boot and start the process of walking. I joke all the time and say my son and I will learn how to walk at the same time lol😂

i’ve watched this 3 days in a row as a reminder that it gets better. i have surgery the 17th thank you for posting this ❤

Thank you so much for your story and also all the positive comments below! This is such a scary experience to go through. It really makes you realize how fragile and intricate our bodies are. It also makes you appreciate things we take for granted daily. I have a severe Lisfranc Injury along with some broken metatarsals on January 11th and had my surgery on January 14th. I have 5 screws, plates and a pin. I had my stitches and splint removed 2 weeks after surgery. On February 23rd I had my pin removed and cast in hopes of getting put into a Walking boot but unfortunately due to the position my foot was in the cast my Achilles is stuck and I am unable to flex my foot or move my ankle to get into the walking boot. I am waiting to start Physical Therapy in 2 days in hopes to help get into the walking boot so I can gain mobility back and won’t have to have a secondary surgery to fix my Achilles that is stuck. I’m praying that I will not have to do that🙏🏾. This process has been very hard, painful and depressing! If it was not for my husband helping me and being there for me every step of the way I would not know what to do. Thanks again for posting your story and providing all of us going through this some hope and light at the end of the tunnel.

Wonderful job!! You are inspiring as I sit here 12 days post-op from LisFranc (with displaced and fx metatarsals). Your story helped as so few women speak out, I'm a nurse and mine happened early am barefooted going down wooden steps (missed 4 but who's counting, right?). I don't know if you have been shocked to see what's on RU-vid: PT channels encouraging post-op, non weight bearing foot surgery patients to do leg exercises..from the floor and standing position..and people commenting how great! You are honest, earnest and speaking from your actual experience..I will follow your recovery!

Wow, I am going to be the 100th comment! I am so relating to your story. I am 4 1/2 weeks out. First X-rays were non-weight bearing, showing Lisfranc injury, yet no fractures. Am now going to get a weight-bearing X-rays and an MRI.

This gives me peace of mind. I have surgery next week and was worried about recovery because I have my wedding at the end of December. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your recovery story!

Hi im watching this video 3 weeks after my lisfranc injury. Its crazy to me how a simple accident (I missed a step too) is having such a huge impact on my quality of life. Im not really able to move around yet but my orthopaedic dr is doing his best to avoid surgery as of now because I cant afford to take time off for the recovery. Im lucky the ER doctors caught it as soon as i met them. Thank you for sharing your story 😢

Thank you for sharing your story. I tore my lisfranc ligament and fractured 2 metatarsals about 12 days ago. I tripped on some rope, and like you, all of my body weight came down on my foot injuring it. I had my surgery 5 days ago. They put a plate and 5 screws in. I am still in the original post -operative cast until the 28th when they will take it off and remove my stitches. Everything is a huge mission now. I definitely learned to enjoy the small things like a cool breeze through the window, potting a new plant or enjoying a cup of tea. I have moments of feeling sad and trapped but more often I feel grateful for the advances in Orthopaedic medicine that I get to benefit from now. I also had a very experienced surgeon which made me feel as though I was in good hands. Well wishes to you and thanks again for your story

Thank you for this video. So many helpful tips and questions to ask my doctor/ surgeon. I am just starting the process after being misdiagnosed.

Thank you for sharing your journey! Today marks 3 months since my surgery to repair a torn Lisfranc and fractured metatarsal. I remember watching your video early on after my surgery and feeling like I would never get to this point.

Thanx for posting this!! I had lisfranc stabilization surgery(& bunion fusion surgery)22 days ago. Mine..is different. I never actually injured my lisfranc, as in 1 event, my MRI(for a stress fracture & 2 check 2 check my big toe ligaments)revealed my lisfranc had healed from an injury in the past(I think I know when, but I thought it was a sprain. It “healed”?within a week tho, so🤷‍♂️). So I had screws & pins in my big toe, the lisfranc, & a stress fracture mid foot(I’ve broken my foot 3 times in the last 5 years), so I obviously have bad & very flat feet. I’m a runner tho, also(foolishly, I know). The inactivity is killing me, physically & mentally. So…I cannot fathom THAT lengthy of a layoff from..everything. I’m…fighting the urge to panic about it, every day(night time especially, lying in bed worrying about it). Any advice on how to cope with this,,,fear? Thanx again! Sorry so long😉

Omg I have to tell you my story!! I also work in the hospital and have all of the same fears about surgery! I fell the exact same way!! ONE STEP!! The only difference, on top of the lisfranc fracture, is that I also broke my ankle in 3 places AND sissies my other ankle 😮. Injury 12/1/23, surgery (6 hours!) was 12/13/23... I will never take the simple things in life for granted ever again!! Just to be able to go outside, to walk, to drive, to go to work, to shower on my own, to make a meal, etc etc etc. I do look forward to recovering!! Toughest thing I have ever endured! Thank you so much for sharing your story! WE'VE GOT THIS! 💪❤️

Hi Katherine, I also broke my lisfranc 9 weeks ago, but I also broke 5 bones with it, I had my surgery 8 weeks ago, boy oh boy I was in so much pain, now 8 weeks later I am still in a cast and my foot is still very swolen and still in lots of stinging pain, tomorrow I have to go to hospital, remove cast, make an exray and then appointment with the churgain, fingers crossed that everything is going ok, thanks fot sharing your story, greetings Tina from the Netherlands

Thanks for your words of inspiration, I had open reduction fixation on my left foot on 29/9/21 and about to go for my 6 week check up ….it’s been hard for me not been able to do the things I enjoy but keeping positive is key day by day 😊

So so similar to my story too. Thanks for sharing. I was pressure washing around my pool… and then I stepped back carelessly and fell into the shallow end with my foot hitting the steps 😢.

Thank you for your story. It was really reassuring. I broke mine in a car accident. My bones were also shattered. Your story just made me feel super strong and reassured that my difficulties are only human and reassured me that I am actually doing really well.. The only difference is I've done it alone. I'm a single mother and still have 4 little ones at home. So it has been challenging but I feel like I'm doing really good considering. I have had a few days where I'm very frustrated because I can't do everything I want. The hardest part is just trying to relax and be forgiving of myself for not having everything perfect. Like I like.. I'm also on a scooter. The scooter does make it alot easier to get around. Thank God for scooters! 😆my older 2 girls have been as helpful as possible ages 9 and 13. I also realized where I failed as a parent and realized how much I really did cater to my children. I'm learning to give them more responsibility. They were so used to me just following them around cleaning and doing everything. Now its super hard. So they are learning in the process too. Thank you for taking the time and bringing awareness. I think this is also helpful for ppl that dont have supportive families, so they can see its actually pretty serious and takes time to heal. Also I think we may have had our injuries around the same time but a year a part. My accident was 12/31/21 and surgery was 2/3/22. So I am able to pritty much follow the same recovery process. How long after surgery did you start to bear weight?

Thanks for sharing your story with us, I hope you’re back to your normal self again. I dislocated my foot and it’s now been 2 months since it happened, today I got the good news that I’m scheduled for my lisfranc surgery Tuesday June 14th. I’m so excited because I just want to be on the road to my proper recovery. It’s been extremely hard, especially because I have a family and I was the main provider. Now I feel useless but like you said, I’m learning to take it day by day. I just hope I can heal well, your story gave me hope. Thank you very much!

Thanks for sharing your story. I'm going to have my lisfranc surgery next week. Feeling scared and worried about future recovery. Take day by day to move on🙏

Thankyou for your support i am facing surgury next week, trying to prepare mentally for the long road of recovery also hoping i dont go broke in the process being i am out of work and not recieving an income!

Thanks for sharing. I just injured my Lisfranc, still waiting for my mri, doc is pretty sure I’ll need surgery. Man it’s been an extremely painful injury. I now have an idea of what to expect.

Finally a video that shows I'm not alone😂 I'll be removing the wires I'm scared as hell.

Damn, thought this girl was going to break down and cry the entire video. Hope things are progressing for you.

Thank you Katherine this was truly reassuring! I’m on day 3 post-op from the same exact injury as you. Did you ever have like tenderness in calf (same leg) on day 2 or 3 ?

Oh my goodness... This was my life, too! My life forever changed on 03/11/21. I fell and fractured my lisfranc joint, 2 metatarsal, and ankle. I have 4 screws on top of my foot, cadaver ligament repair, and 11 screws and plate in my ankle. Emergency surgery with 2 weeks in a cast, 10 weeks with an air boot. 12 weeks on a knee scooter and non weight bearing. 5 and a half months of physical therapy. It's a very long road. My surgeon says it is a 2 - and a half-year process. I have been blessed to work at an orthopedic specialty hospital for the past 20 years. Amazing care

Hi Katherine , it's been 1 year and 3 months from your surgery, how your recovery is going? Are you able to walk like before the injury? I had mine on the left foot 4.5 months ago and the limp and pain are still there while walking. Waiting for some hope. Congrats for the video too!

Thank you for the video hope you are doing better. I tripped over the cat June 2 2022 er said bad sprain but that was not the case had my surgery June 22, 2022 recovery has been so stressful for me I'm not someone that just sets around.

Wow I have a similar story… I walked around on my foot for a month because I was told by urgent care it was sprained. Took a month to get in for my mri but I’m so glad I did

Had my lisfranc surgery 6 weeks ago, this is so helpful thank you!

Finally sb with the same process as me. sis similar thing happened to me, my tablet fell on my foot and it was blindingly painful, Same injury, but less severe, doc told me you don't need surgery and I'm hopeful that I won't, but still so much pain and a cast for 1 month and 1 month of physiotherapy 😢 this is day four and I'm already going insane.

Hey Katherine, Had my cast remove today after 4 weeks so back to the boot. But it hurt so much to walk especially on the heel. Did you experience this? it hurt so much that I am assisting my walk with crutches

Thanks for sharing I cried I. Still recovering would love to share with you

I have a Lisfranc and some metatarsal fractures with a similar accident like yours, and it was rough staying off the foot. At first, the ER Doc and Ortho doc forgot to tell me to be totally non-weightbearing and I had no experience, so I sometimes lightly rested my heel on the floor while standing with crutches but then my swelling worsened. I don't know whether I will be able to walk or resume exercise the way I used to.

From Tuesday, my physiotherapy session will start. My 1st surgery was on 15th feb and 2nd was on 7th march.

Would u recommend doing the surguery or try doing it the conservative way ? I just got mine n they told me I need surguery but I wondering if I can go natural.

I tore my lisfranc in July 2020 and same thing,the radiologist missed the tear and apparently it’s only something a foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon would catch because I was told I had a sprain. Fast forward a month and I’m still not better at all (actually worse) I finally called and got an appt with a orthopedic surgeon who wanted to do the surgery 2 days later. I’m a small business owner and had to wait a week to get my affairs in order. Had the surgery the next week,three plates and 12 screws miserable 6 weeks of non weight bearing. Had I saw a surgeon immediately I may have been just non Weight bearing without surgery but I guess I’ll never know. I’ll say without hesitation don’t try and be a hero and go with Tylenol and Advil. I don’t know what I would have done without the Percocet. I had a generous old school surgeon who didn’t mind prescribing it to me as long as he was legally allowed to. I never abused or became addicted to it,when I was done I quit taking it. I feel bad for anyone who has a surgeon who is anti narcotic pain pills after the first week. 95% of people never use them again. I love your story,but I would say don’t be a hero because ibuprofen 800 or Naproxen 500 just doesn’t cut it. 2+ years later I can do most everything,but I still get days where it’s sore,and some days it’s really good. Now when it gets sore ibuprofen is all I need. Just don’t ever expect it to be the way it was before you hurt it. If a person is a professional athlete it normally ends their career. Terrible injury,and I’m really glad to hear you used an orthopedic surgeon because an podiatrist would have F’d it up and you’d be screwed for life. The surgeon actually said to me that podiatrist’s are for treating bunions,prescribing rip off orthotics,and treating athletes foot. LOL,seemed harsh that a Dr. Would say that about another Dr because they usually stick together like cops do. I see this video is a year old,and I hope you are doing well?

I have a lisfranc fracture right now plus a another bone in my foot, just had surgery and I cannot explain how bad this feels, never experienced this kind a pain, I hope I will have a good recovery, but right now I feel so small and fragile.. never been this down In my life, but I try to think that god made this happend to show me I’m not invisible, and I need to be more careful (went a lot out and drank a lot) so I try to take it as a new chapter in my life😅

Thank you for sharing! Fractured my 2nd, 3rd & 4th metatarsals on 2/19/23. I got surgery 3/22/23. I was in a splint & nonweight bearing. I was so distraught as a fast walking on the go new yorker. I got a book week 6. I was able to start walking in my boot week 9. The boot is so painful and my doctor did advise I can wear sneakers. I’m finishing week 9 and will be starting my sneakers and ankle brace. Thank you so much for sharing.

Just got surgery around 2 weeks ago, and just tonight I almost fell and I had to put my foot down.. i went full force like if i stomped on it. it's a little painful, but you think I should get it checked out? I'm worried.

I was told just today 4/7 2022 I have a Lisfranc Injury. I was misdiagnosed back in 22/21 😔 I think I will have this surgery. Thank you girl

Hey, Now u r able to walk properly Without any support? am also suffering from d same facture?

Thanks for sharing your experience! Can you explain more about the anesthesia part? You said the medicine (propafol sp?) burns when it goes in? Did you actually feel this? And then did you even get drowsy or woozy or was it more like you were instantly out? I'm so nervous for this part even though I know it's routine haha. Best of luck as you recover!

Thanks ketra i enjoyed having 5 3 inch screws in the top of my foot

Hi Katherine, thank you for sharing! Your video inspires me to not be in a dark place after my injury. My podiatrist told me my tarsometatarsal ligament didn’t completely tear but is severely sprained BUT we didn’t do an MRI only a CT and like 3 X-rays. Its been 3 weeks since my injury and my foot still has bruising, hurts like HELL (literally any movement kills me), and I can’t move my toes (they are extremely stiff and hurts to stretch/move). I was placed in a Johnson splint for 2 weeks and now currently in a cast for the next 4 weeks following PT for another 4 weeks. My concern is I hope my doctor diagnosed me correctly despite not having an MRI done. What would you recommend since you are a nurse… should I get a second opinion? Sorry to bombard you with questions but did you have a exercise/stretch regime for the stiffness, how long did the pain last until it started to feel better, and did you take any supplements to help with recovery. Thank you so much for this video and your time! - Katrina 🙂

I had surgery 2 weeks ago. I damaged my lisfranc and then I dislocated and my surgeon had to do a bonegraft too. I start physiotherapy next week. I have another 4 weeks non weight bearing then an xray and then surgery at 12 weeks again to remove the plate that was put in. Its not easy, I can now stand straight and put even weight on both feet.

I got into a cycling accident and diagnosed with lisfranc injury. My MRI didn't show signs of tear so I didn't need to go to surgery. I'm on my 3rd month, I'm on a walking boot and still on two crutches. My ortho cleared me to put 50% body weight on the injured foot and start my physical therapy but I still find it a bit painful and uncomfortable putting weight on the injured foot. Did you feel the same way on the first time you started putting some weight on your foot?

Hi katrena r u still keeping all screaws inside or u take out? Please let me know

This was so helpful. I injured my foot 3 weeks ago, have seen 3 doctors and none of them will order an MRI for me! I have all the signs of a Lisfranc injury -- either a ligament tear or a fracture. How do I get a definitive diagnosis??? Is that through an MRI? I am seeing one more dr. tomorrow and if he will not order one I found a radiology clinic that will do one, self-pay, for people who are underinsured. I am NOT underinsured, but might as well be since the dr won't order it! I will have to pay more than I would with my insurance, but I want to know exactly what is wrong with my foot and get a proper treatment plan. Is MRI the best diagnostic tool for a Lisfranc injury? I am so fed up with doctors and our health care system. Katherine, I hope you are doing better now and fully recovered -- thank you again!

I fractured my lisfranc. I’m in a splint. I see the podiatrist again in a few days. My doctor isn’t ruling out surgery, but he said the injury isn’t horrible. I have to stay off my foot. My podiatrist is a great doctor.

Just got surgery done days ago and you give me hope that it will get better 💜

I fell and fractured mine in March. Had surgery March 30th. Start pt on March 19th

Is the swelling normal? How long does it last?

I just had my lisfranc operated on sept. 15th and had 2 plates and 2 screws put in

I have surgery in 4 hours and I'm terrified. I got a Lisfranc injury from playing volleyball and im currently in my junior year. I played three games and then my season was over. I got injured in practice on Labor Day so its been a month ever since. I just hope that by august of next year ill be back to the way I played before the injury.

I have a question is a lisfranc surgery a inpatient out outpatient surgery because I broke my lisfranc last Saturday

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When I saw your photo of your foot. I was thinking that’s exactly like mine. My injury occurred cause my granddaughter accidentally fell on my foot. All 41 pounds of her cuteness

I am going for surgery on Fri 12/3. I fractured several bones with a lisfranc injury on 11/21. Thank you for sharing your experience. I work in a craft brewery and am on my feet 100% of the time. How long did it take you to return to work?

Hi! This is Eva. I am a 16 yrs old who has a lisfranc sprain. I torn it during basketball game... I’m still waiting for my surgery date to come ( I am very very scared...) I honestly don’t know what they are going to do but after hearing your story it gave me a picture of what’s going to be like! I really appreciate that! Just one question, does the screw and plate have to come out? Because I really don’t want to have an second operation... 😅

I just had surgery, today it’s 6 days after I had surgery and partial of my toes are numb and I do see they are swollen. Is this normal? Doctor told me I can loosen my wraps a bit. They told me it is normal having some tingling and numbing cause of the plate that was put in but I’m freaking out cause I’m literally poking at parts of my toes and it’s numb and some parts burns at touch.

I injured my Lisfranc in the exact same way as you did almost three weeks ago. I just had my surgery Thursday. I have an 8 month old son and am a stay at home mom. This has been the most difficult time and most painful thing I’ve ever experienced (even over childbirth). Thank you for honestly and openly sharing your story. I’ll be following along!

Is 8months too long to get infusion surgery with likelihood of benefits? Considering the 6-12 month recovery and return to sport. What’s your experience with waiting it out and continuing your sport with lisfranc? Which I have been doing during this time ❤ thank you for sharing your story

i just got my walking boot it’s been 8 weeks post op and i can barely walk with the boot and it hurts so bad to even take a step any tips please?

Same thing happened to me while out of town....of course they said it was a sprain at first. This injury is the most misdiagnosed and should be looked at via Mri..my surgery is on 12/23

I had 2 weeks surgery now my lisfranc ligelment joint open so I had scrw Bt do u tell me after 2 weeks what can they do

Dr chris fixed my foot

I hate the boot. I have nerve ending pain in my while leg because of other issues not associated with the lisfranc

wud u mind posting ur current foot status, i got surgery on 11 nov 2023,after 7wks now im barely able to walk with pain, hows urs guys pls share ur current foot condition, hope u understand my situation

Hi Katherine! I would love updates on your journey, I injured my lisfranc right foot on July 11th, just had surgery on July 29th. I am just so unsure of my future and recovery so keep updating it would help me out to see what I possibly am looking forward to lol 💕

Hey Katherine! Thanks for sharing, is there any update for the topic? Cannot find you on Instagram

Hi kristina can u tell me r u still walking and any bothering screw? Please let me know

I am scheduled for surgery for my lisfranc surgery next week. I am not looking forward to it. Have you been able to return to work yet?

Thanks for the video! I had a lisfranc injury playing football back in September. I got surgery done on September 13,2021. I am 14 weeks post up surgery I am able to walk already but I have trouble speed walking or jogging. I wonder how long it took you to be able to jog?

I’m three months past surgery ! Still in a boot and miserable . I knew it was broken wish i had gone for a second option ! Been the worst experience it was my first surgery was in a boot eight weeks before they decided i needed surgery… it’s been a road ! They want me to take my hardware out ! and I’m scared crap less

I am having my stitches removed this Tuesday. I don't know what to expect. Any recommendations?

How are you doing today? On your Linsfanc inj?

Did the doctor remove hardware implants from your foot

I have 4 broken metatarsals, dislocated my 1st metatarsals, dislocated my lisfranc joint and tore my lisfranc ligament All my weight went on my foot when my ankle twisted. The pain was excruciating. I tripped over a concrete block on June 18 :(

How many surgeries did ortho trauma do if this a year