X - Ray Left Ankle AP & LAT View

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Depending on the area to be imaged, you may be asked to wear a hospital gown at the time of the scan.
You may have to remove your jewelry and any metal objects which might interfere with the image.
Pregnant women should inform their doctor (and x-ray technician) as the radiations may affect the fetus. If needed, precautions can be taken to lower the radiation exposure to the fetus.

Understanding X - Ray Left Ankle AP & LAT View

What is X - Ray Left Ankle AP & LAT View?

X-Ray Left Ankle AP & LAT is a painless and safe imaging technique used to visualize the left ankle bones like tibia and fibula (the lower leg bones). X-ray tests use a small amount of ionizing radiation to produce an image of the bones and soft tissues. Dense structures such as bones appear white, while soft tissues appear dark in color. This test is used to diagnose fractures and dislocations of bones and joints in the ankle region. Other abnormalities like infections and inflammation of joints (arthritis) can also be analyzed using X-rays.

The X-ray test may last for about 20 minutes, though exposure time to X-rays would usually be only a second. X-rays are not usually recommended for pregnant women because of the risk to the developing fetus.

What is X - Ray Left Ankle AP & LAT View used for?

To diagnose any broken/fractured bones of the ankle joint and to monitor the healing of the broken bone, after it has been set.
To diagnose any suspected infection, osteoporosis, deformities or abnormal growth of the bones and arthritis (inflammation of the joints).

Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about X - Ray Left Ankle AP & LAT View

Frequently Asked Questions about X - Ray Left Ankle AP & LAT View

Q. What are the drawbacks of a bone X-ray?

X-ray images give a very clear view of the bones. However, it does not provide a good visual image of the soft tissues like tendons, muscles or fat tissue under the skin. Even the bone microfractures or complicated spine injuries are not clearly visible on the X Ray images. Apart from this, it also exposes the patient to some amount of radiations but the benefit of the information gained from an X-ray image outweighs the risk of radiations.

Q. Who interprets the X-ray results?

The interpretation of an X-Ray image is carried out by a radiologist who analyses or reads the X-ray image and prepares a report of the findings which is shared with the patient.