Dear Jim,
I also have a lisfranc dislocation that was not diagnosed for over 3 months. It happened at work, in 1999, when I tripped on a rug!! I wore a cast for 4 weeks because of a metatarasal break. I complained that things were not right, so they sent me to physical therapy for 6 weeks. Still complaining, I finally went to Medical College of Ohio and was diagnosed at that time. I did have surgery. Was casted, non weight bearing for 8 weeks, with pins sticking out of a "window" cut in my cast. Four weeks later,after the cast, the pins were removed.
Life is different. I tire easily and cannot do what I used to do. It is very difficult to walk long distances or periods of time. It is much better than before surgery, but will never be like it used to be.
I was told by the doctors that I would have to wear lace up shoes the rest of my life. I do that, and it seems to help. The best ones I've found are Reebok DMX tennis shoes. They have a good arch (which is the most important thing) and seem to help me the most. Good luck to you. You didn't mention your age, but if it is like mine, you will have it the rest of your life.
Marilyn
[This message has been edited by mar55 (edited 06-06-2002).]
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