Scarf osteotomy for correction of hallux abducto valgus deformity.

The scarf osteotomy has been used and researched extensively for many years for the correction of hallux valgus deformity in both the adolescent and adult populations. It is an inherently stable construct, which allows for early weight bearing and early return to activities of daily living. The scarf procedure has a wide array of surgical indications with great reproducibility and a low complication rate, and it can be performed bilaterally simultaneously, with long-term predictability. Once the scarf procedure is mastered, it is a rewarding and predictable operation for both the surgeon and patient.