Definition of "valgus" []

• Characterized by an abnormal outward turning of a bone, especially of the hip, knee, or foot. (adjective)
• Knock-kneed. (adjective)
• A valgus bone. (noun)

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• "While he was studying equinus, varus, and valgus, that is to say,"
• "We treat disorders and deformities of the foot and ankle as well as clubfoot, vertical talus, hallux valgus, fractures and other trauma."
• "Decreasing the inward angulation or valgus of the knee may help to limit an inappropriate forward rocking of the pelvis and thus decrease the relative extension occuring at the junction between pelvis and lumbar spine."