| Minimally Invasive First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis With a Low-Profile Hybrid Locking Plate and a Beveled Compression Screw: A Surgical Technique. Duff JR · Foot Ankle Spec · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Distal Oblique Osteotomy vs Arthrodesis for Advanced Hallux Rigidus: A Matched Cohort Study. Lee JY · Foot Ankle Int · 2026 · Comparative study | 2026 | Comparative studyLevel II-III |
| Metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis of the hallux: A clinical comparison of fixation methods and a review of the literature. Sánchez BD · Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Comparative study | 2026 | Comparative studyLevel II-III |
| Arthroscopic 1st metatarsophalangeal fusion in 1st metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis with and without hallux valgus or varus deformities. Slocum AMY · Foot (Edinb) · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Early Versus Delayed Rehabilitation Following First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Implant Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Comparison of 40 Cases. Głodkowska-Sutuła J · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| High reoperation rates following first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis using a modern compression plating system with a retrograde integrated lag screw. Dimock R · Foot (Edinb) · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Evolution of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques in forefoot deformity corrections. Tan CY · Int Orthop · 2026 · Narrative review | 2026 | Narrative reviewLevel V |
| To Walk or Not? A Prospective, Randomised Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Effect of Weightbearing on Patient Outcomes Following First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Fusion. Purdie SD · Foot Ankle Int · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Dorsiflexion angles following first MTP arthrodesis in adult pes planus: A Retrospective radiographic cohort study. Dyke WB · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Outcomes after total first metatarsophalangeal joint arthroplasty for hallux rigidus: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Chinnaswamy K · Arthroplasty · 2026 · Narrative review | 2026 | Narrative reviewLevel V |
| Outcomes of Iliac Crest Bone-Block Arthrodesis After Failed First MTP Joint Surgery With Bone Loss. Mantı N · Foot Ankle Int · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Contemporary surgical decision-making for hallux valgus and hallux rigidus in Switzerland: A national cross-sectional survey using standardized clinical scenarios. Genuth G · Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Arthrodesis or arthroplasty for end stage hallux rigidus: A comparison of 3D kinematic and plantar pressure gait metrics and PROMs. Rajan RA · Foot (Edinb) · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis with Calcaneal Allograft for Failed Joint Arthroplasty. Tavakoli P · J Am Podiatr Med Assoc · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Multifactorial Non-union After First Metatarsophalangeal Arthrodesis Revised With Structural Iliac Crest Autograft: A Case Report and Comprehensive Literature Review. Renieris G · J Orthop Case Rep · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Outcomes following 1st metatarsophalangeal joint fusion for failed total joint arthroplasty. Rajan RA · Foot (Edinb) · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Cheilectomy, Osteotomy, Microfracture, and Matrix-Induced Chondrogenesis (COMM): A Novel Combined Procedure for Treating Hallux Rigidus. Huang D · Cartilage · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Long-term clinical, functional and radiological outcomes after total arthroplasty of the first metatarsophalangeal joint in the treatment of hallux rigidus. Gulhan DA · Int Orthop · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| ChatGPT as a source of surgical information: Evaluation of responses to patient questions on hallux rigidus fusion. Balaban K · Digit Health · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Does an adjunct Moberg osteotomy improve outcomes in patients undergoing cheilectomy for hallux rigidus? A systematic review. Lim B · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Narrative review | 2026 | Narrative reviewLevel V |
| Minimally invasive percutaneous surgery techniques for common foot & ankle pathologies: Current concepts and clinical outcomes. Lau B · Foot (Edinb) · 2026 · Narrative review | 2026 | Narrative reviewLevel V |
| Does Conventional Radiography Overrepresent Joint Space Narrowing in Hallux Rigidus? A Comparative Study With Weightbearing CT Imaging. Saleh A · Foot Ankle Orthop · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Primary vs Revision and Salvage First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis: A National Database Study of Utilization, Complications, and Cost Analysis. McDevitt JW · Foot Ankle Orthop · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Interpositional Arthroplasty with Iliotibial Band Autograft Fixation to the Proximal Phalanx: Clinical Outcomes in Advanced Hallux Rigidus. Soy F · Medicina (Kaunas) · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Surgical Outcomes Following First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Replacement: A Cohort Study. Idrees H · J Clin Med · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Comparison of radiographic fusion outcomes in first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis using staple, plate-and-staple, and plate fixation. Frey CP · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Decompressive first metatarsal osteotomy for the treatment of Hallux rigidus: A systematic review. Lewis TL · Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Narrative review | 2026 | Narrative reviewLevel V |
| [Minimally invasive surgery for Hallux rigidus]. Claaßen L · Orthopadie (Heidelb) · 2026 · Narrative review | 2026 | Narrative reviewLevel V |
| Revision arthrodesis after first metatarsophalangeal joint arthroplasty: A nationwide analysis of implant type and revision-related factors. Arslan AK · Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| The impact of minimally invasive first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis on intermetatarsal angle correction for moderate to severe hallux valgus deformity. Rose G · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Nonunion and complication rate after percutaneous versus open first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis: a proportional meta-analysis. Izzo A · Orthop Traumatol Surg Res · 2026 · Systematic review / meta-analysis | 2026 | Systematic review / meta-analysisLevel I-II |
| In silico mechanical evaluation of a liquid crystal elastomer-based biomimetic implant for the first metatarsophalangeal joint. Rezaei L · J Mech Behav Biomed Mater · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Patient reported outcomes after cheilectomy versus cheilectomy and Moberg osteotomy. Littmann J · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Comparative study | 2026 | Comparative studyLevel II-III |
| Biomechanical performance of static and NiTiNOL compression devices in first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis. Johnson J · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Comparative study | 2026 | Comparative studyLevel II-III |
| Return to Physical Activity and Footwear Modifications After First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis, Including Alpine Sports: A Retrospective Case Series. Garcia SC · Foot Ankle Orthop · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Single lag-screw-augmented dorsal plating yields superior union and lower costs in first metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis. Kazez M · Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Risk Factors for Reoperation After First Metatarsophalangeal Arthrodesis: A Retrospective Case-Control Study. Laurent N · Foot Ankle Int · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |
| Cartiva or fusion for Hallux Rigidus? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Jeremic A · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2026 · Systematic review / meta-analysisKey paper | 2026 | Systematic review / meta-analysisLevel I-II |
| Surgery Versus Watchful Waiting for First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Osteoarthritis : A Randomized Controlled Trial. Miettinen M · Ann Intern Med · 2026 · Randomised controlled trialKey paper | 2026 | Randomised controlled trialLevel I |
| Long-term Outcomes After First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis: With Focus on Degenerative Changes on Adjacent Joints. Recheis S · Foot Ankle Int · 2026 · Observational / other | 2026 | Observational / otherLevel III-IV |