Randomized control trial about two diferent approaches of the Scarf technique to treat hallux valgus: the classical open and the minimally invasive

Open versus minimally invasive Scarf osteotomy for hallux valgus correction. A randomized controlled study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN13631918

Enrollment

Registered

2020-11-20

Start date

2017-10-10

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-01-05

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Hallux valgus Musculoskeletal Diseases Hallux valgus (acquired)

Interventions

Procedure A: Open Scarf Osteotomy Procedure B: Minimally invasive scarf Osteotomy All patients had initially undergone a 6-month period of conservative treatment that

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients undergoing hallux valgus surgery

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Intermetatarsal angle >20º 2. Previous hallux valgus surgery 3. Metatarsalgia of the lesser rays that requires an osteotomy during the surgical procedure 4. 1st cuneometatarsal instability 5. Infection 6. Vascular ischemia 7. Neuropathy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The angle among the 1st and the 2nd metatarsal bone of the foot measured using the digital sotware RaimJava® at 3-6-12 months.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Surgery duration measured using a stopwatch during the surgical procedure	—

Countries

Spain

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026