MEDICAL REJECTIONS - CARRYING ANGLE OF THE ELBOW :  What is Carrying Angle of the Elbow?  When your arms are held out at the sides and your palms are facing forward, your forearm and hands should normally be about 5 to 15 degrees away from the body. This is the normal "carrying angle" of the elbow. 

This angle allows your forearms to clear the hips when swinging your arms, such as during walking. It is also important when carrying objects.

As said above, normal carrying angle of the elbow helps us to carry objects easily. In defence, we physical activities a lot, so having normal carrying elbow is must for defence services. Certain fractures of the elbow can increase the carrying angle of elbow, causing the arms to stick out too much from the body. This is called an excessive carrying angle. If the angle is decreased so that the arm points toward the body, it is called a "gunstock deformity."

Only your doctor can advise whether any of these treatments are appropriate for your specific medical situation. Always discuss all treatment options with your doctor before making a decision, including whether to start or discontinue any treatment plan.

If you think you carrying angle is not normal, then it is better to consult a doctor for proper measurement and cure.