Technique for Preventing Troughing in Scarf Osteotomy.

Lee, Su Chan; Hwang, Seung Hyun; Nam, Chang Hyun; Baek, Ji-Hoon; Yoo, Soon Yong; Ahn, Hye Sun · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2017

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Abstract

Scarf osteotomy is a common operative procedure for mild-to-moderate hallux valgus. We describe a simple supportive technique that prevents troughing intraoperatively without additional bony procedures.

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