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Definition of Coxa vara

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

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