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Orthopaedics Injuries Around Arm & Elbow 9f952fd0

Deformity with decreased carrying angle is -

A
Cubitus varus
B
Mannus varus
C
Cubitus valgus
D
Mannus valgus
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Cubitus varus Carrying angle:* Angle between long axis of arm and forearm is called carrying angle.* It is measured with the elbow in full extention.* Angle is more in females because of lower level of trochlea in female. Normal value is 5-15deg.* Cubitus Varus develops with is reduced carrying angle and cubitus valgus is increased carrying angle.* Varus - distal part towards midline and valgus is distal part away from midline.

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