valgus deformity

Clinical manifestations

• relating to any deformity that displaces the hand or foot away from the midline
• in the lower extremity, this occurs with the knees displaced inwardly (see genu valgum)

More general terms

• musculoskeletal deformity

More specific terms

• genu valgum (knock knee)
• hallux valgus
• talipes valgus (club foot)