MMI’s Leading Expert Dr. Damian Roussel Explains Lisfranc Injuries

Frederick, Maryland, February 17, 2022, The Centers For Advanced Orthopaedics- MMI Division, a leading provider of orthopaedic services across Frederick, is commenting on Lisfranc injuries in athletes on SBNation this month. The article notes Alysha Clark, a two-time WNBA All-Defensive team selection, missed last season due to a Lisfranc injury in her right foot and had surgery to repair it. She suffered the injury while playing a game for Lyon in France when she felt a pop in her right foot while trying to drive to the basket and couldn’t put weight on it. Dr. Roussel talks about “what a Lisfranc injury is,” and “what athletes can expect from diagnosis to recovery.” He also shares the secret to avoiding injuries for athletes of all levels, “The two most important things for people in that regard, whether you are an athlete or not are stretching exercises and wearing comfortable, supportive shoes,with stretching, keeping the plantar fascia [that part is located at ball of the heel] and the calf muscle stretched out. So exercises with the toes stretched towards the nose to stretch the calf muscle. And with shoes, wear them potentially with an orthotic to increase arch support. Also, make sure your toes have room to move.”

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About Dr. Damian Roussel, DPM, FACFAS

Damian Roussel, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S. is board certified in both foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery. He serves as a peer review editor for the Adult Reconstruction and Rearfoot and Ankle Trauma sections of the Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery.  Dr. Roussel offers conservative, non-surgical treatments as well as surgical options.  He believes patient involvement in the decision making progress produces a better result for the patient and seeks to provide all the options available so that his patients can make informed decisions regarding their course of treatment.

About The Centers For Advanced Orthopaedics- MMI Division

Based in Frederick, Maryland, MMI is among the state's largest providers of clinical and surgical orthopaedic treatment and ancillary patient care services. Utilizing a network of six clinical locations, MMI provides a broad spectrum of comprehensive, patient-centric musculoskeletal and rheumatology care. Specialized services range from injury prevention and diagnosis to complex surgical treatment and intensive rehabilitation. MMI's comprehensive service line is administered by its 22 highly trained physicians and physician assistants, supported by the Company's clinical support staff, seasoned managerial leadership, and centralized business services platform. For more information about MMI’s program and treatment options, please contact: mmidocs.com.