We performed a prospective randomized study of 61 cases of arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint in 56 patients. In the first group, full weight bearing was allowed after 2-4 days and in the second group at 4 weeks. Radiographic union of the arthrodesis in the two groups did not differ.

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Lampe, H.I.H. (Harald I. H.), Fontijne, P., & van Linge, B. (1991). Weight bearing after arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint: A randomized study of 61 cases. Acta Orthopaedica (Print), 62(6), 544–545. doi:10.3109/17453679108994492