Friday 22 June 2012

54.TARDY ULNAR NERVE PALSY

A.CUBITUS VARUS
B.CUBITUS VALGUS
C.FRACTURE OLECRANON
D.FRACTURE LATERAL EPICONDYLE

ANS:CUBITUS VALGUS


Cubitus valgus is a medical deformity in which the elbows are turned in. A small degree of cubitus valgus (known as the carrying angle) is acceptable and occurs in the general population.

When present at birth, it can be an indication of Noonan syndrome or Turner syndrome. It can also be acquired through fracture or other trauma.The physiological cubitus valgus varies from 3° to 29°. Women usually have a more pronounced Cubitus valgus than men. The deformity can also occur as a complication of fracture of the lateral condyle of the humerus, which may lead to tardy/delayed ulnar nerve palsy.

A.CUBITUS VARUS B.CUBITUS VALGUS

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