Scarf oesteotomy is a surgery to correct a severe bunion or hallux valgus where the prominent bump is removed and metatarsal bones are realigned.

Proper scrutiny of the condition revealed that scarf oesteotomy surgery was the only solution as she had severely deformed bunions in both her feet.
"The surgery involved removing the prominent bump and re-aligning the metatarsal bone (group of bone) with an osteotomy (bone cut and screw fixation), combined with a repair of the joint capsule and ligaments," said Pradeep Moonot, Orthopedic surgeon, Breach Candy hospital.
The surgery helps to produce a narrow foot and a straighter big toe. Doctors recommend post-operative shoe for almost six weeks until the foot is completely healed. The shoe allows for heel weight-bearing or walking.
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