An Explanation of Jimmy Smith's Latest Surgery

Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY SportsAfter undergoing surgery for a Lisfranc injury back in November 2014, Jimmy Smith is headed back to the operating room for another surgical procedure on his foot. In this article we'll review what a Lisfranc injury is, what his latest surgery will entail, and what this means for his 2016 season.

WHAT EXACTLY IS A LISFRANC INJURY?

The tarsometatarsal joint (also known as the Lisfranc joint complex) is the area where the tarsal bones of the midfoot articulate with the metatarsals of the forefoot. A series of ligaments help to bind these structures together, most notably the Lisfranc ligament which spans from the medial cuneiform to the second metatarsal base (see…