Valgus vs. Varus — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Valgus and Varus
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Valgus
Characterized by an abnormal outward turning of a bone, especially of the hip, knee, or foot.
Varus
An abnormal position of a bone of the leg or foot.
Valgus
Knock-kneed.
Varus
A deformity in which the foot is turned inward.
Valgus
A valgus bone.
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Varus
Acne.
Valgus
Knock-kneed (having the distal part of a limb displaced or twisted away from the midline of the body)
Varus
A deformity in which the foot is turned inward. See Talipes.
Valgus
Turned outward; especially of a deformity in which part of a limb is twisted away from the center of the body;
Talipes valgus
Varus
Turned inward; especially of a deformity in which part of a limb is twisted toward the center of the body;
Varus deformities of the hand
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