Lisfranc de St. Martin, Jacques

Lisfranc de St. Martin, Jacques

(lēs-fron′ dĕ sen mar-ten′) French surgeon and gynecologist, 1790–1847.

Lisfranc's dislocation

A dislocation of the tarsometatarsal joints of the foot by direct or indirect mechanisms. An accompanying fracture is common.

Lisfranc's ligament

The ligament joining the first cuneiform bone of the ankle to the second metatarsal.

Lisfranc's tubercle

A tubercle on the first rib for attachment of the scalenus anterior muscle.