My 1% Injury

Lisfranc injuries are rare, complex and often misdiagnosed.  Typical signs and symptoms include pain, swelling, and the inability to bear weight.  The incidence of Lisfranc joint fracture­ dislocations is one case per 55,000 persons each year. Meaning, these injuries account for fewer than 1 percent of all fractures. 

In October 2008, I drank my way into a Lisfranc fracture.  It was a fun night, very fun... all my friends agree.  But, the injury was bad.  Painful.  Long term. Permanent. 
 
Despite the surgery and screws required to fix the foot, the pain continues nearly three years later.  It's not constant (anymore).  Most days I'm really not bothered by it.  I've either grown accustom to it or it really is better.  But, there are other days..... well, it's bad.

Today is one of them.  My foot is killing me.  I thought that reducing the magnitude of mass/weight being placed on my foot would make a huge difference on the occasional pain I feel in my left foot.

Now that I'm dancing again, my foot is swelling again.  And, it is aching constantly.  It's kind of depressing, really.  I was certain that weight loss would cure any problems I had with my foot --  severe swelling or pain.  Guess my 1% injury is something I'll be living with for a long time afterall.