Minimally Invasive vs Open Approach for First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis: Short Report of Early Results.

Background: We aim to compare early surgical results between groups who underwent minimally invasive surgery (MIS) vs open first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) arthrodesis to treat end-stage hallux rigidus.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort review of 65 patients who underwent a first MTP fusion procedure at an academic medical center between 2015 and 2023. Success of fusion was determined radiographically.