Abducted and varus rotated

What does "Abducted and varus rotated" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Abducted and varus rotated" is a term used in medicine to describe a certain position of a body part, often a limb. "Abducted" means that the body part is moved away from the center of the body. "Varus rotated" means that the body part is turned inward. So, if a limb is "abducted and varus rotated", it is moved away from the body and turned inward.

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