Coxa vara
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Coxa vara is a deformity of the hip, where the angle formed between the head and the shaft of the femur is decreased, typically less than 120 degrees. This condition can lead to a decrease in mobility and an increase in hip pain.
Pronunciation
Coxa vara is pronounced as "koks-uh vair-uh".
Etymology
The term "Coxa vara" is derived from Latin, where "Coxa" means hip and "vara" means bent or curved inward.
Related Terms
- Femur: The femur is the largest bone in the human body and it plays a crucial role in coxa vara as the deformity occurs in the femoral neck.
- Hip joint: The hip joint is the joint between the femur and the pelvis, which can be affected by coxa vara.
- Coxa valga: Coxa valga is a deformity of the hip where the angle between the femoral neck and its shaft is increased, typically more than 135 degrees. It is the opposite condition to coxa vara.
- Osteotomy: Osteotomy is a surgical procedure that involves cutting and reshaping of bone, often used as a treatment for coxa vara.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Coxa vara
- Wikipedia's article - Coxa vara
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