Valgus deformity
A valgus deformity is a condition in which the bone segment distal to a joint is angled outward, that is, angled laterally, away from the body's midline. The opposite deformation, where the twist or angulation is directed medially, toward the center of the body, is called varus.
| Valgus deformity | |
|---|---|
| Valgus deformity of the knee (genu valgum), seen in MRI and photograph | |
| Specialty | Orthopedics |
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