Bilateral first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis: An investigation of functional, surgical and radiological outcomes.

Background: First metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) arthrodesis is a commonly utilised procedure. In this study, the authors aim to explore functional outcomes of patients undergoing nonsynchronous bilateral first MTPJ arthrodesis under the care of a single surgeon using a compression screw/locking plate construct.

Methods: This is a prospectively collected, retrospectively analysed case series of fifty five patients who underwent bilateral nonsynchronous first MTPJ arthrodesis.