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Valgus may refer to: *Valgus deformity, an orthopedic deformity **Cubitus valgus, affecting the forearm *Valgus stress, a test for the knee *Valgus (publisher), Estonian publisher *Valgus (newspaper), Estonian newspaper *Valgus (beetle), ''Valgus'' (beetle), a genus of beetles *''Chalcosyrphus valgus'', a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae See also

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Valgus Deformity
A valgus deformity is a condition in which the bone segment distal Standard anatomical terms of location are used to unambiguously describe the anatomy of animals, including humans. The terms, typically derived from Latin or Greek roots, describe something in its standard anatomical position. This position pro ... 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 deformity, varus. Common causes of valgus knee (genu valgum or "knock-knee") in adults include arthritis of the knee and traumatic injuries. Knee arthritis with valgus knee Rheumatoid knee commonly presents as valgus knee. Osteoarthritis knee may also sometimes present with valgus deformity though varus deformity is common. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) to correct valgus deformity is surgically difficult and requires specialized implants called Knee repl ...
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