The ligament between the medial cuneiform and the base of the second metatarsal. Lisfranc injury is important because rupture can lead to significant arthritis of the midfoot.
Type: Term Pronunciation: lis-frahnk′ Definitions: 1. Jacques, French surgeon, 1790-1847. See: Lisfranc amputation, Lisfranc joints, under joint, Lisfranc ligaments, under ligament, Lisfranc operation, scalene tubercle of Lisfranc