Scarf Osteotomy - operative considerations

PATIENT POSITIONING: supine

TOURNIQUET: ankle at 250mmHg

ANAESTHESIA: General or regional

NERVE BLOCK: intermetatarsal

KIT REQUIRED: De Soutter Fine power saw, De Soutter fine power driver, Lambotts osteotomes, DePuy Barouk screws (and DePuy varisation staples), Homans retractors, McDonalds

If you are unfamiliar with the scarf osteotomy or Barouk screws please read the DePuy Barouk screw section.