valgus

[ val-guhs ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural val·gus·es.

an abnormally turned position of a part of the bone structure of a human being, especially of the leg.

valgus

/ ˈvælɡəs /

See hallux valgus
pathol denoting a deformity in which the distal part of a limb is displaced or twisted away from the midline of the body See hallux valgus

Origin of valgus¹

1790–1800; < Latin: knock-kneed

Origin of valgus¹

C19: from Latin: knock-kneed

Valgus, val′gus, n. a bow-legged man: a form of club-foot—talipes valgus:—pl.

In hallux valgus, the metatarso-phalangeal joint of the great toe undergoes changes characteristic of arthritis deformans.

When this angle is increased, the attitude is described as one of cubitus valgus.

It is sometimes combined with eversion of the foot—pes calcaneo-valgus, or with inversion—pes calcaneo-varus.

The most frequent sequel is stiffness of the ankle-joint and traumatic pes valgus.

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