X - Ray Right Ankle 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 Right Ankle LAT View

What is X - Ray Right Ankle LAT View?

An X-ray right ankle lateral view is a safe and easy method to visualise the lateral view of the bones and soft tissue of your right ankle. The X-ray, a black and white image produced on a unique X-ray film by an X-ray machine, will help assess your ankle bones. The X-ray right ankle covered the bones lat view are the lower leg bones (tibia and fibula), the bones of the hindfoot (talus, navicular, cuboid), the bottom of the 5th long bone of the foot (metatarsal), and the heel bone (calcaneus).

The lateral view right ankle X-ray is indicated when your doctor wants to evaluate any fracture, dislocation or fluid around your right ankle joint. Other than exposure to mild radiation, a foot X-ray is safe.

What is X - Ray Right Ankle 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 Right Ankle LAT View

Frequently Asked Questions about X - Ray Right Ankle 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.