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Valgus and Varus Alignment

Valgus and Varus Alignment

Feb 10, 2009 | Centeno-Schultz Blog, Knee, Lower Extremity

Valgus and varus describe the alignment between two anatomical segments.  Valgus  refers to outward angulation of the distal segment of a bone or joint.  Varus is the opposite of valgus and refers to inward angulation of the distal segment of a bone or joint. To...