X-ray Right Foot AP/Oblique - Test, Procedure & Cost

What is X-ray Right Foot AP & Oblique View Test?

The X-ray Right Foot AP & Oblique View Test is mostly used to view the bones of your feet, including your ankle bones (tarsal bones), front end of the foot (metatarsal bones), and toes (phalanges) as well as surrounding soft tissues (skin and muscles).

Why is this X-ray done?

To identify any broken or any fractured foot bones and also be able to track the broken bone's healing after it has been set.

To rule out any possible infection:

• Osteoporosis
• Deformities
• Irregular bone development
• Arthritis (inflammation of the joints)

How to prepare for X-ray Right Foot AP & Oblique View test

• At the hospital, just before the test is done, the patient is asked to follow the following instructions,
  •  Change into the hospital gown
  • Remove any jewellery that could hinder X-ray images.
  • Fasting is not required for the test
• Make sure you have a valid id proof and doctor’s prescription before undergoing this scan.

What is the Procedure of the Test?

During the Test, your body will be positioned in between a machine producing X-rays and a plate. This plate creates the image digitally or using the X-ray film.

• In this X-ray, you may be asked to position in a certain manner, for X-ray Right Foot AP. The X-ray technician would then ask you to take a deep breath and hold it for the next few seconds.
• Foot Positioning: Align and then center the long axis of your foot to CR and to the long axis of portion of IR which is being exposed.
• Then rotate your foot medially to the place the plantar surface of 30 degree to 40 degree to plane of the IR. The general plane of your dorsum of the foot should be considered parallel to IR and then perpendicular to CR.
• Use a 45 degree radiolucent support that can be blocked to prevent motion. Also, use the sandbags of any necessary to prevent the cassette from slipping on the tabletop.

• After the scanning is complete, the respective radiologist would examine the images to understand whether any more of them are required ahead. Once the radiologist is satisfied, the patient could go back home.

Cost of Right Foot AP & Oblique View Radiology Test in Delhi

At Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre, we are known for providing excellent service and care to its patients for decades. Lakhs of satisfied patients over the years!

It is an established and renowned diagnostic centre since 2001.

Their excellence is backed by NABH and NABL Accreditations. 

The NABH accreditation is proof of highest standard of care and service provided to the patients. NABL accreditation reflects the competency of laboratories and equipment based on some national and international standards.

The cost of the X-Ray imaging for the Right Foot AP & Oblique View Test in Delhi starts at INR 700.

The reports will be obtained within the next day post your test from Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Center