X - Ray Left Foot AP Obl. 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 Foot AP Obl. View

What is X - Ray Left Foot AP Obl. View?

An X-ray of the foot is a painless procedure that uses a tiny level of radiation to visualize the joints of the foot. This includes the tarsal bones and the metatarsal bones, present at the front of the feet, and phalanges, present in the toes and the soft tissues of skin and muscles around it.

Dense structures, such as bones, seem white, whereas softer body components, including muscle, appear darker. Even though the test might take 15-20 minutes, the exposure to radiation period is generally as little as a second. The test is done to diagnose fractures in bones, infections, or osteoporosis. Patients suffering from such problems should wear protective shoes that have better paddings.

What is X - Ray Left Foot AP Obl. View used for?

To diagnose any broken/fractured bones of the foot 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 Foot AP Obl. View

Frequently Asked Questions about X - Ray Left Foot AP Obl. 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.