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The scarf osteotomy is composed of a long longitudinal osteotomy from medial to lateral within the metatarsal shaft with a proximal and distal oblique arm for completion. The “Z” shape and oblique angles of the proximal and distal arms add a level of intrinsic stability to the osteotomy.
