Valgus vs. Varus

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Valgus vs. Varus

• According to the Direction of the Distal end of the Distal Bone forming the Joint

•Valgus, when Distal Bone directed Laterally•Varus when Distal Bone directed Medially

Distal End of Tibia goes away from midline, Laterally, then it is Genu Valgus

Distal End of Tibia goes towards midline, Medially, then it is Genu Varus

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Distal End of Femur goes away from midline, Laterally, then it is Coxa Valgus

Distal End of Femur goes towards midline, Medially, then it is Coxa Varus

Distal End of Big Toe (Simply ) goes away from midline, Laterally, then it is Hallux Valgus

Distal End of forearm (Simply ) goes away from midline, Laterally, then it is Cubitus Valgus

Distal End of forearm (Simply ) goes towards midline, Medially, then it is Cubitus Varus

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