X - Ray Both Ankle Joint AP & LAT Views near me in Kolkata

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

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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Last Updated

20th Nov 2025