Return to Cross Country Skiing and Other Physical Activities After Arthrodesis of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint

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Conditions studied: Hallux Rigidus, Hallux Valgus

In brief

Patients who have undergone arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint due to hallux valgus or hallux rigidus are invited to participate in this study, which aims to investigate how the foot functions after this operation. Patients between 18 and 60 years of age at the time of surgery are eligible to participate. Questionnaires will be distributed to assess current sports function compared with function prior to surgery. Particular focus will be placed on function during cross-country skiing.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07610330

Run by

Oslo University Hospital

People needed

150

Starts

2026-06-01

Expected to finish

2027-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-27

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients who has underwent arthrodesis of the first metatarsofalangeal joint because of hallux rigidus or severe hallux valgus
• Patients at age 18-60 at the date of surgery
• At least one year follow-up, and maximum 5 years since surgery.

You may not qualify if…

• Non-Norwegian-speaking patients.
• Impaired walking function.
• Inability to cooperate.
• Concomitant osteotomy of other metatarsals.
• Revision arthrodeses.
• Patients undergoing follow-up or evaluation for pseudoarthrosis.

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