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 stress test. A test of ligament laxity, where a passive force is exerted on a joint that, in the presence of ligamentous insufficiency, would cause the lateral joint space to open, e.g., lateral collateral ligament of the knee and radial collateral ligament of the elbow. See also: stress test.