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Böhler angle

Case contributed by Leonardo Lustosa
Diagnosis not applicable

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
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Normal Böhler angle.

Case Discussion

The Böhler angle is measured between a line drawn from the highest point of the anterior process of the calcaneus to the highest point of the posterior facet and a line drawn tangential to the superior edge of the tuberosity and the posterior facet.

The normal angle is between 20º and 40º. An angle less than 20º is suggestive of a calcaneal fracture.

Case adapted from Assoc Prof Craig Hacking, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 37497

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