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Similarly one may ask, what happens if the arm angle is too wide?

Certain fractures of the elbow can increase the carrying angle of the elbow, causing the arms to stick out too much from the body. This is called an excessive carrying angle. If the angle is decreased so that the arm points toward the body, it is called a "gunstock deformity."

Also, what causes cubitus varus? Causes. Cubitus varus deformity may occur because of growth disturbances, but it probably results from malreduction of the supracondylar fracture with medial displacement of the distal fragments. Cubitus varus deformity, also known as bow-elbow is unsightly in appearance and does not cause functional disability.

Considering this, what is cubitus valgus?

Cubitus valgus is a medical deformity in which the forearm is angled away from the body to a greater degree than normal when fully extended. A small degree of cubitus valgus (known as the carrying angle) is acceptable and occurs in the general population.

How do you reduce cubitus valgus?

In most cases, cubitus valgus is treated by one of two procedures: osteotomy or fixation. Osteotomy is a process in which your doctor cuts the bone in order to reshape it, thereby changing its alignment. A particular type of osteotomy called distraction osteogenesis has been used to treat cubitus valgus in children.