What does valgus mean?
nounA deformity of the foot or leg in which the foot is turned outward, or a deformity of the hand in which the wrist is turned outward. In orthopedics, a valgus deformity is a condition in which the distal segment of a limb is displaced laterally relative to the proximal segment.
Example
"The doctor diagnosed the patient with a valgus deformity in her ankle, which would require surgery to correct."
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