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X - Ray Both Feet AP And LAT Views

Also referred as

AP and Lateral Views of Both Feet

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The X - Ray Both Feet AP And LAT Views is used to visualise the bones of the feet which includes the ankle bones (tarsal bones), front end of feet (metatarsal bones),toes (phalanges) and the soft tissues (skin and muscles) surrounding it.

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

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FAQs related to X - Ray Both Feet AP And 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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Dr. Swati Gupta (Anand)

MBBS, MD Lab Medicine

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Last Updated

21st Oct 2025