First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis for Moderate to Severe Hallux Valgus: Complications and Patient-Reported Outcomes

Rebecca Lewis; Katie Hepburn; Fraser Harrold

doi:10.1177/10711007251412845

March 13, 2026Foot & Ankle International

First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis for Moderate to Severe Hallux Valgus: Complications and Patient-Reported Outcomes

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Key Points

To evaluate complications and patient-reported outcomes following first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis for hallux valgus.
Assessment of patient-reported outcomes at 26 weeks and 2 years post-surgery
Analysis of complication and non-union rates
Satisfactory early term patient-reported outcomes observed
Improvement in PROMs noted by 26 weeks and sustained at 2 years
Overall complication rate was 19.4%
Non-union rate was 9.7%

Implication

First MTPJ arthrodesis improves patient-reported outcomes, indicating potential benefits despite complication risks.

Abstract

Our results suggest that first MTPJ arthrodesis for HV has satisfactory early term patient-reported outcomes. Improvement in PROMs is apparent by 26 weeks and sustained at 2 years postoperatively. There was a high overall complication rate (19.4%), with a non-union rate of 9.7%.

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Lewis et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b6068883145bc643d1c6e7 https://doi.org/10.1177/10711007251412845

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First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis for Moderate to Severe Hallux Valgus: Complications and Patient-Reported Outcomes

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Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis for Moderate to Severe Hallux Valgus: Complications and Patient-Reported Outcomes

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

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