Foot and ankle
Gissane critical angle
120-145°
Radiography (Lateral)
The Angle of Gissane is the angle formed by the intersection of downward and upward slopes of the calcaneal superior surface on lateral images.
Reference
Iyer KM. Trauma Management in Orthopedics. Springer. (2012).
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