Angular limb deformity
| Carpal valgus | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Crooked legs, Angular Limb Deviation, Angular Limb Deformity, Angular Valgus Deformity |
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| A chihuahua with an angular valgus deformity in the front left limb. | |
| Specialty | Orthopedics |
| Causes | Blunt force trauma, unbalanced nutrition, or excessive exercise before the closure of the growth plate |
| Treatment | Weight management |
Carpal valgus is a deformity in quadrupedal animals of the carpus joint. It causes the limb to point outward, deviating away from the body.[1] Similarly, carpal varus refers to inward deviation of the limb.[2]
Causes
Angular limb deformity occurs due to outside factors during developmental years, including blunt force trauma, unbalanced nutrition, or excessive exercise.[3]
Diagnosis
Significant carpal valgus is often apparent visually. Diagnosis is usually made through physical examination, which can include manipulation of the limbs.[4] Radiographs can be used to assess the location of the deviation, the degree of deviation from normal, the condition of the bones within the affected joint, the appearance of the growth plates, and response to treatment over time.[5]