Pairing the Not Equal to Comparison Operator with the âIFâ logical function. The not equal to comparison operator is slightly tricky to use. Weâll show you a few ways in which you can use the operator with the IF function. The not equal to operator uses the greater than and less than signs together â<>â together.
When the terminology refers to a bone rather than a joint, the distal segment of the bone is being described. Thus, a varus deformity of the tibia (i.e. a mid-shaft tibial fracture with varus deformity) refers to the distal segment in a varus alignment compared to the proximal segment.
Varus deformity. In orthopedics, a varus deformity is a term for the inward angulation of the distal segment of a bone or joint. The opposite of varus is called valgus. The terms varus and valgus always refer to the direction that the distal segment of the joint points.