scarf osteotomy

Scarf Osteotomy

Technique

 

A.  Longitudinal Cut

- plantar proximal / dorsal distally

- ends up being parallel to sole

- leave strong plantar portion of head to prevent dorsiflexion

- mark centre of head

- distally to a point 2mm prox and 3mm above the centre of the head

 

B.  Transverse cuts

- plantar proximal / dorsal distal

Management

Non-Operative

 

Education regarding shoe wear

- extra wide / large toe box

 

Insoles

- longitudinal arch support

- pre MT dome for metatarsalgia

- podiatry to attend to callosities

 

Toe spacers

 

Analgesia

 

Operative

 

Indications

 

1.  Continued pain and discomfort

2.  Difficulties with shoe wear