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= Definition / Description = | == Definition / Description == | ||
The Böhler or Tuber-joint angle is an angle of 25-40° between the upper border of the calcaneal tuberosity and a line between the anterior and posterior articulating facets. | The Böhler or Tuber-joint angle is an angle of 25-40° between the upper border of the calcaneal tuberosity and a line between the anterior and posterior articulating facets. | ||
With calcaneal fractures, this angle becomes smaller, straighter, and can even reverse. | With [[Calcaneal Fractures|calcaneal fractures]], this angle becomes smaller, straighter, and can even reverse. | ||
== Resources == | |||
= Resources = | |||
*Grala P, Machyñska-Buæko Z, Kierzynka G. Surgical treatment of articular calcaneal fractures. Ortopedia Traumatologia Rehabilitacja Medsportpress, 2007; 1(6); Vol. 9, 89-97. | *Grala P, Machyñska-Buæko Z, Kierzynka G. Surgical treatment of articular calcaneal fractures. Ortopedia Traumatologia Rehabilitacja Medsportpress, 2007; 1(6); Vol. 9, 89-97. | ||
*Seyahi A, Serkan Uludag S, Koyuncu LO, Atalar AC, Demirhan M. The calcaneal angles in the Turkish population. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc, 2009;43(5):406-411.<br> | *Seyahi A, Serkan Uludag S, Koyuncu LO, Atalar AC, Demirhan M. The calcaneal angles in the Turkish population. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc, 2009;43(5):406-411.<br> | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:11, 12 January 2020
Definition / Description[edit | edit source]
The Böhler or Tuber-joint angle is an angle of 25-40° between the upper border of the calcaneal tuberosity and a line between the anterior and posterior articulating facets.
With calcaneal fractures, this angle becomes smaller, straighter, and can even reverse.
Resources[edit | edit source]
- Grala P, Machyñska-Buæko Z, Kierzynka G. Surgical treatment of articular calcaneal fractures. Ortopedia Traumatologia Rehabilitacja Medsportpress, 2007; 1(6); Vol. 9, 89-97.
- Seyahi A, Serkan Uludag S, Koyuncu LO, Atalar AC, Demirhan M. The calcaneal angles in the Turkish population. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc, 2009;43(5):406-411.
