valgus

American  

[val-guhs] / ˈvæl gəs /

noun

valguses plural

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

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adjective

1. of or in such a position; bowlegged, knock-kneed, or the like.

valgus British  

/ ˈvælɡəs /

adjective

1. 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

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• valguses
  plural

Etymology

Origin of valgus

1790–1800; < Latin: knock-kneed

Example Sentences

“This would allow me to treat refugees with minor disabilities, flat feet or hallux valgus toes, or people with diabetes who need soft soles,” he said.

From New York Times • Aug. 27, 2021

The foot usually occupies a valgus position, the sole looking laterally, and only its medial border coming into contact with the ground.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

The pressure of the boot displaces the great toe into the valgus position, especially if a high heel is worn, as the toes are then driven forward into the apex of the boot.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

When the tibia is normal, the most notable feature is the absence of the lateral malleolus, and the extreme valgus attitude of the foot.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

Talipes valgus is very rare as a congenital defect, but is common enough as a result of infantile paralysis and as such is apt to be combined with the calcanean variety.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" by Various