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Definition of Coxa valga

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Coxa valga: Outward curvature of the hip. Malformation of the hip at birth, such as coxa valga, can increase one's risk for development of osteoarthritis of the hip in later life