Painful foot injury: beware falling boxes.
Working around warehouses or storerooms where boxes are stacked, you know there’s always that chance that something will fall. If a heavy box lands on your foot, you may develop a Lisfranc joint injury. That’s the bony area on the top of your foot. When you injure the Lisfranc, you can have a sprain, fracture, or dislocation.
In addition to dropping something on the top of your foot, you can also have a Lisfranc injury from a car accident, or a running or twisting incident. The result can be very painful, causing your foot to swell or bruise. In more serious cases, you can have difficulty bearing weight on your foot.
If you suspect you may have a Lisfranc injury, you’ll want to get to an orthopedic specialist for a proper diagnosis. This can be critical for two reasons. First, it’s an injury that is often hard to diagnose. It may not be apparent from a typical x-ray, and a further scan may be ordered. Second, these injuries can lead to further complications like arthritis. Treating it early and properly can be a big help to your overall recovery.
For a more minor injury, rest and pain medications may be enough. You may need to wear a cast and avoid putting weight on your foot. Exercises could be used later to help rebuild strength and motion in your foot. Sometimes, in more severe cases, surgery is needed. Following your doctor’s treatment recommendations can help to avoid a prolonged recovery time or developing arthritis.
During this healing time, you should be entitled to Illinois workers’ compensation benefits to reimburse your medical expenses, and to recover lost wages. We recommend lawyers with Lisfranc experience who understands the complicated medical issues involved. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to find out what you may be able to recover for your injury.
We are workers' compensation attorneys that help people with Illinois work injuries anywhere in IL via our statewide network of attorneys. Contact us and we will answer your questions or find the right lawyer for your situation.
