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Existing follow\u2010up and return to sport (RTS) protocols remain poorly defined and variable based on surgeon preference or institutional protocols. The purpose of this study was to both perform a systematic review and determine if consensus on postoperative protocols and RTS timelines could be reached among an expert panel of orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons who manage Lisfranc injuries in the elite athlete.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The systematic review evaluated the post\u2010operative management of sports\u2010related Lisfranc injuries. A consensus process was then conducted using a modified Delphi technique with four rounds of questionnaires. General consensus was defined as 75%\u201385% agreement, strong consensus as 86%\u201399% agreement and unanimous consensus as 100% agreement.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The systematic review found patients with ligament Lisfranc injuries were permitted to begin weightbearing at an average of 3.5 weeks. The mean time for these athletes to RTS was 8.9 months. Those with bony Lisfranc injuries were allowed to partially weightbear at 4.5 weeks, on average. Bony Lisfranc injuries treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) allowed the athlete to RTSs at a median of 8 weeks (range 3\u201312 weeks). There are nine consensus statements presented that illustrate the expected follow\u2010up and RTS milestones. There was unanimous agreement that the athlete can expect to return to their sport 4\u20136 months postoperatively and athletes with unstable ligament injuries can expect to return to full weightbearing 8\u201312 weeks postoperatively.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study integrates expert consensus and systematic review findings to establish evidence\u2010based guidelines for returning athletes to sport following Lisfranc injuries. Consensus and literature findings aligned, indicating that most athletes progress to full weightbearing by 8\u201312 weeks and RTS within 4\u20136 months postoperatively. Over 90% of athletes successfully resumed play, underscoring the effectiveness of structured, phase\u2010based rehabilitation. 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