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

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%