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Cubitus valgus
This point given me by indian air force medical . Carrying angle of both elbow is exceed limit of normal angle . So how I fix this problem.
Are u symptomatic? An increased carrying angle may be absolutely normal also!
While surgery is the only option to correct it, but is that really necessary as well as acceptable to qualify to air forces? Pls re Chek.
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Better to avoid a surgery unless indicated
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Some individuals have varying degrees of carrying angle, it can be because of childhood trauma or acquired growth disturbance. It can be corrected by surgery.
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First get xray of the elbow, accordingly can decide what to do
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