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Surgical Technique for Scarf Osteotomy

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Dr. Chris Hyer shares his surgical technique for a scarf osteotomy utilizing the strong and bio-integrative OSSIOfiber Trimmable Fixation Nail System.

In this video:

  • Overview of the Trimmable Nail System
  • Step-by-step review of the surgical technique
  • Surgical technique tips
  • Post-operative protocol

The nail fixation maintains the compression that you’ve achieved with a reduction clamp or with the K-wires. As you can see, the fixation is stable to continue to maintain stability of the osteotomy

Dr. Hyer.
Chris Hyer, DPM

Chris Hyer, DPM

Chris Hyer, DPM received his medical school training at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his surgical internship and residency at The Ohio State University Medical Center. He is an OFAC fellowship trained surgeon, board certified in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery with the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Hyer is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, serving on the Board of Directors, as well as the editorial boards of the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery and Foot and Ankle Specialist.

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Footnotes

1. Data on file at OSSIO 2. Clinical study data on file at OSSIO 3. Kaiser, P.B., Watkins, I., Riedel, M. D., Cronin, P., Briceno, J., Kron, J. Y. (2019). Implant Removal Matrix for the Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeon. Foot & Ankle Specialist, 12(1), 79-97. https://doi.org/10.1177/1938640018791015 4. Pre-clinical animal studies (in-bone implantation of OSSIOfiber® and PLDLA control in rabbit femurs). Data on File at OSSIO. 5. Haddad, S. F., Helm, M. M., Meath, B., Adams, C., Packianathan, N., & Uhl, R. (2019). Exploring the Incidence, Implications, and Relevance of Metal Allergy to Orthopaedic Surgeons. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews, 3(4), e023. https://doi.org/10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-19-00023 6. Pot J, Wensen RV, Olsman J. Hardware Related Pain and Hardware Removal after Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Ankle Fractures. The Foot and Ankle Online Journal. 2011;4(5). doi:10.3827/ faoj.2011.0405.0001.