What is elbow valgus

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Cubitus valgus is rare in daily life, so many people don't know much about it. Next, I'll explain to you what is cubitus valgus.

What is elbow valgus

Firstly, the valgus angle of the elbow increases to more than 30 ° when the elbow joint is extended (Fig. 1); there is no obvious obstacle in the activity of the elbow joint; the joint surface injury of the elbow joint can cause pain in the late stage. For severe valgus patients, because the ulnar nerve is in a state of high tension traction, or because of ulnar nerve adhesion and friction after trauma, delayed ulnar neuritis and ulnar nerve injury may occur.

Secondly, the appearance of elbow valgus will lead us to no way of normal life, and will lead to our elbow deformity.

Finally, severe cubitus valgus deformity, and deformity stable for more than 1 year. Joint pain and weakness symptoms are obvious, and affect the elbow function. Patients with traumatic arthritis or delayed ulnar neuritis should be operated as soon as possible if they have dysfunction and affect work and life. Surgical methods: Although there are many, but in clinical practice, supracondylar humeral osteotomy and ulnar nerve anterior transposition are still the most commonly used.

matters needing attention

After elbow valgus occurs, we must pay attention to our living habits. At ordinary times, we must not do some heavy physical work. Timely treatment is still hopeful to cure this disease. We should try to do some exercise to improve our physique.