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'''Cubitus valgus''' (Synonyms: Elbow carrying angle - excessive; Excessive carrying angle of the elbow) is a medical deformity in which the elbows are turned out.  A small degree of '''cubitus valgus''' (known as the [[Elbow-joint#Carrying angle|carrying angle]]) is acceptable and occurs in the general population.

When present at birth, it can be an indication of [[Noonan syndrome]] or [[Turner syndrome]]. It can also be acquired through fracture or other trauma. The physiologically '''cubitus valgus''' varies from 3° to 29°. Women have usually a more pronounced '''Cubitus valgus''' than men.

The opposite condition is [[cubitus varus]] ({{ICD9|736.02}}).

==See also==
* [[Valgus deformity]]
* [[Varus deformity]]

==External links==
* {{DiseasesDB|29423}}
* [http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/cache/731512837.htm GPNotebook]
* [http://images.medscape.com/pi/editorial/cmecircle/2002/2155/slide29.gif Image (congenital)]
* [http://www.worldortho.com/database/exam-trauma/et041.html Image (acquired)]

{{Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue}}



[[Category:Musculoskeletal Disease]]
[[Category:Physical examination]]

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