That Gissane is Insane!

​The distracting arrow could not draw me away from the critical angle of Gissane. Most people think of the Böhler angle when considering calcaneal fractures but not me. The V created by the anterior and posterior facets is what draws my eyes . The comforting V can usually be spotted in nanoseconds. There was only discomfort on this view (and certainly for the patient): The Gissane is missing!You have to know normal to know abnormal, so here is a comparison.My patient had destroyed her calcaneus. It was obvious. The anterior and posterior facets were not even connected. There was no more Gissane angle!Tip to Remember: Check the critical angle of Gissane and the Böhler angle every single time when looking at the calcaneus.Tags: Angle of Gissane, calcaneus, fracture, Bohler angle, calcaneal fracture, x-ray, diagnosis, foot injury, emergency medicinePublished: 3/1/2019 7:34:00 AM
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