Cubitus varus
Cubitus varus is a varus deformity in which the extended forearm is deviated towards midline of the body.
| Cubitus varus | |
|---|---|
| Cubitus varus versus cubitus valgus | |
| Specialty | Rheumatology, medical genetics |
Cubitus varus is often referred to as "Gunstock deformity", due to the crooked nature of the healing.
The "opposite" condition is cubitus valgus.
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