Bohler angle

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.