SCARF OSTEOTOMY FOR HALLUX VALGUS CORRECTION: RADIOLOGICAL AND CLINICAL ANALYSIS

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Podiatric Medicine

Background:

• Hallux valgus is a common foot deformity.
• Surgical correction is often necessary to alleviate pain and improve function.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the radiographic and clinical outcomes of hallux valgus correction using the scarf osteotomy technique.
• To assess changes in key angular measurements and patient-reported functional scores.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective analysis of 70 pre- and postoperative radiographs from patients who underwent scarf osteotomy.
• Radiographic evaluation included metatarsophalangeal (MP) angle, intermetatarsal (IM) angle, and sesamoid position.
• Clinical outcomes were assessed using the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Score.

Main Results:

• Statistically significant improvements were observed in MP and IM angles.
• Correction of sesamoid position was achieved.
• Significant clinical improvement was noted based on AOFAS scores.

Conclusions:

• The scarf osteotomy technique is effective in improving radiographic parameters (MP and IM angles) and sesamoid alignment in hallux valgus correction.
• The procedure leads to significant clinical improvement as indicated by AOFAS scores.
• This retrospective study supports the efficacy of the scarf osteotomy for hallux valgus treatment.