X - Ray Both Ankle Joint AP & LAT Views

Also referred as

Bilateral Ankle X-Ray – AP & Lateral

AP and Lateral Views Both Ankle Joints

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The X - Ray Both Ankle Joint AP & LAT Views to visualise the bones of the ankle and the soft tissues (skin and muscles).The ankle consists of three bones - tibia and fibula (bones of the lower leg), and talus (one of the foot bones).

This test is prescribed by the doctor to diagnose any broken/fractured bones of the ankle joint and to monitor the healing of the broken bone, after it has been repaired.

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Test Information is reviewed by: Dr. Swati Gupta (Anand), MBBS, MD Lab Medicine and written by Dr. Lipika Khurana, BDS, PGDHHM . The test details are for information purpose only. Consult a doctor before taking any test. Last updated on: 5th Sep 2026

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X - Ray Both Ankle Joint AP & LAT Views test price for other cities

Price in	Bangalore	Rs. 640
Price in	Allahabad	Rs. 980
Price in	Bhopal	Rs. 980
Price in	Bhubaneshwar	Rs. 680
Price in	Chennai	Rs. 640

FAQs related to X - Ray Both Ankle Joint AP & LAT Views

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.

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.

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