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| Application | Knee Prosthesis | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Matter Number | OPT-13 | Reference Case 1 | OPT-13 |
| Created | 1/25/22, 12:00 AM | Modified | 1/25/22, 12:00 AM |
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As used herein, a "valgus condition" refers to a state of a bone or joint having an undesired outward angulation (angled laterally, away from the body's midline) of the distal segment of a bone or joint. For example in a valgus condition of the knee, the distal part of the leg below the knee is deviated outward, in relation to the femur, resulting in a knock-kneed appearance. The opposite of varus is called valgus. A varus condition at the knee results in a bowlegged appearance with the distal part of the leg deviated inward, in relation to the femur. (Search "valgus deformity" on Wikipedia.com Oct 20, 2020. Modified. Accessed Jan. 6, 2020.) A valgus condition can be experienced in a variety of joints, including but not limited to, ankle joints, elbow joints, foot joints, hand joints, hip joints, knee joints, toe joints, wrist joints, and the like. A knee that has a valgus condition may also be referred to as a valgus knee.
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