Orthopedic Surgery Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
Sagittal Balance
The alignment of the spine in the side-view plane, crucial for proper spinal biomechanics.
valgus deformity
Abnormal angulation of a bone or joint away from the midline of the body.
Varus Angulation
A deformity where the distal segment of a bone or limb deviates toward the midline of the body.
Vertebroplasty
Minimally invasive procedure involving injection of bone cement into fractured vertebral bodies.
windswept deformity
Bilateral lower limb deformity where one leg shows valgus angulation and the other shows varus.