Der Unfallchirurg
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Injuries to the mid-tarsal (Chopart) joint are frequently overlooked or misinterpreted and therefore, not adequately treated at initial presentation. Malunion results in a loss of essential joint function and a three-dimensional malalignment leading to considerable impairment of global foot function and a rapid development of painful posttraumatic arthritis. ⋯ Joint-preserving corrections are generally possible for all four bony components of the Chopart joint in carefully selected cases of malunited fractures and fracture dislocations.