<undefined><span style='color: rgb(250, 250, 250); font-family: "Roboto Mono", ui-monospace, SF-Regular, "SF Mono", Menlo, Consolas, "Liberation Mono", monospace; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 1e-06px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(17, 17, 17); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;' id="isPasted"><undefined>Cubital valgus, also known as gunstock deformity, is a condition where the elbow joint is angled outward, resulting in a deformity of the arm. Here's an overview:</undefined><div><undefined>Causes</undefined></div><div><undefined>1. *Fractures*: Fractures of the elbow, particularly those involving the lateral condyle, can lead to cubital valgus.</undefined></div><div><undefined>2. *Growth disturbances*: Growth disturbances, such as nonunion or malunion of the lateral condyle, can cause cubital valgus.</undefined></div><div><undefined>3. *Neurological conditions*: Neurological conditions, such as cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy, can lead to muscle imbalances that cause cubital valgus.</undefined></div><div><undefined>Symptoms</undefined></div><div><undefined>1. *Elbow deformity*: The elbow joint is angled outward, resulting in a visible deformity.</undefined></div><div><undefined>2. *Limited mobility*: Limited range of motion in the elbow joint.</undefined></div><div><undefined>Diagnosis</undefined></div><div><undefined>1. *Physical examination*: A doctor will examine the elbow joint and assess range of motion, strength, and deformity.</undefined></div><div><undefined>2. *Imaging studies*: X-rays, CT scans, or MRI scans may be ordered to evaluate the elbow joint and surrounding tissues.</undefined></div><div><undefined>Treatment</undefined></div><div><undefined>1. *Observation*: Mild cases may be monitored with regular follow-up appointments.</undefined></div><div><undefined>2. *Physical therapy*: Physical therapy can help improve range of motion, strength, and function.</undefined></div><div><undefined>Complications</undefined></div><div><undefined>1. *Chronic pain*: Untreated cubital valgus can lead to chronic pain and discomfort.</undefined></div><div><undefined>2. *Limited mobility*: Untreated cubital valgus can result in permanent limited mobility.</undefined></div><div><undefined><br></undefined></div><br><p data-f-id="pbf" style="text-align: center; font-size: 14px; margin-top: 30px; opacity: 0.65; font-family: sans-serif;"> <a href="https://www.froala.com/wysiwyg-editor?pb=1" title=""></a></p></span><br></undefined>
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