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In [[orthopedics]], a '''valgus deformity''' is a term for the outward angulation of the distal segment of a bone or joint. The opposite of valgus is called [[varus deformity|varus]].
The terms varus and valgus always refer to the direction that the distal segment of the joint points.
For a discussion of the etymology of these words, see the entry under [[varus deformity|varus]].
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*'''Hip:''' ''[[coxa valga]]'' (from Latin ''coxa'' = hip) — the shaft of the [[femur]] is bent outward in respect to the neck of the femur. Coxa vara on the other hand is a reverse of above where the neck-shaft angle is reduced (from nearly 135).
*'''Knee:''' ''[[genu valgum]]'' (from Latin ''genu'' = knee) — the tibia is turned outward in relation to the femur, resulting in a knock-kneed appearance.
*'''Ankle:''' ''[[talipes valgus]]'' (from Latin ''talus'' = ankle and Greek ''pes'' = foot) — outward turning of the heel, resulting in clubfoot with the person walking on the inner part of the foot.
*'''Toe:''' ''[[hallux valgus]]'' (Latin ''hallux'' = big toe) — outward deviation of the big toe toward the second toe.
*'''Elbows:''' ''[[cubitus valgus]]'' (Latin ''cubitus'' = elbow) — turned-out elbows
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In orthopedics, a valgus deformity is a term for the outward angulation of the distal segment of a bone or joint. The opposite of valgus is called varus.
The terms varus and valgus always refer to the direction that the distal segment of the joint points.
For a discussion of the etymology of these words, see the entry under varus.
Examples
- Hip: coxa valga (from Latin coxa = hip) — the shaft of the femur is bent outward in respect to the neck of the femur. Coxa vara on the other hand is a reverse of above where the neck-shaft angle is reduced (from nearly 135).
- Knee: genu valgum (from Latin genu = knee) — the tibia is turned outward in relation to the femur, resulting in a knock-kneed appearance.
- Ankle: talipes valgus (from Latin talus = ankle and Greek pes = foot) — outward turning of the heel, resulting in clubfoot with the person walking on the inner part of the foot.
- Toe: hallux valgus (Latin hallux = big toe) — outward deviation of the big toe toward the second toe.
- Elbows: cubitus valgus (Latin cubitus = elbow) — turned-out elbows