An X-Ray Right Calcaneum AP & Axial View is a procedure used to assess the heel bone, which is called the right calcaneus, and the foot structures surrounding it. The procedure provides an evaluation of the heel bone to diagnose fractures, arthritis, infections, and other disorders present in the bone. Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy, our NABL & NABH Accredited Diagnostic Centre, uses advanced laboratory technologies to obtain highly qualitative images that contain a minimal amount of radiation; it is safe, painless, and non-invasive. It provides the reports promptly and takes the best care of patients.

About X-Ray Right Calcaneum AP & Axial View

Doctors recommend an X-ray of the right calcaneus to patients who are experiencing trauma, falls from height, pain in heels, and other abnormalities present in bone disorders. The calcaneus carries the weight of the body while standing and walking. The AP and Axial views offer detailed images of the calcaneus, adjacent bone structures, and fractures.

What is an X-Ray Right Calcaneum AP & Axial View?

An X-Ray Right Calcaneum AP & Axial View is a procedure where clear views and detailed images of the right heel bone from different angles are obtained. The axial view offers images of the calcaneus from the foot beneath, and the AP view provides an image from front to back. It enables assessment of the heel bone and joints surrounding it.

Common Reasons for an X-Ray Right Calcaneum AP & Axial View

Your doctor should recommend this examination to:

• Evaluate heel fractures following trauma or falls
• Assess persistent heel pain or tenderness
• Detect calcaneal stress fractures
• Diagnose heel spurs (calcaneal spurs)
• Evaluate arthritis involving the subtalar joint
• Detect bone infections (osteomyelitis)
• Assess bone cysts or tumors
• Monitor healing after fractures or surgery
• Evaluate congenital or developmental abnormalities
• Investigate swelling or deformity of the heel

Conditions Detected

An X-Ray Right Calcaneum AP & axial views can help diagnose:

• Calcaneal fractures
• Stress fractures
• Heel spurs (calcaneal spurs)
• Osteoarthritis of the subtalar joint
• Bone infections (osteomyelitis)
• Bone cysts
• Bone tumors
• Congenital deformities
• Post-traumatic deformities
• Post-operative changes and implant position

Benefits of X-Ray Right Calcaneum AP & Axial View

• Quick and painless examination
• Non-invasive diagnostic procedure
• Low radiation exposure with digital imaging
• Provides detailed evaluation of the heel bone
• Helps diagnose fractures and bone disorders accurately
• Useful for treatment planning and follow-up
• Cost-effective and widely available

Risks and Limitations

Safety

• Uses a very low dose of ionizing radiation.
• Safe when performed under appropriate clinical supervision.
• Pregnant patients should inform the radiographer before undergoing the examination.

Limitations

• Primarily evaluates bones and joints; soft tissue injuries involving ligaments, tendons, or the plantar fascia should require ultrasound or MRI.
• Very small or early stress fractures should not always be visible on initial X-rays and should require repeat imaging or MRI.
• CT scan should be recommended for complex calcaneal fractures requiring detailed evaluation.

Conclusion

An  X-Ray Right Calcaneum AP & Axial View is an essential procedure for the assessment of fractures, pain in the heels, bone spurs, arthritis, infections, tumors, and other abnormalities present in the right heel bone. AP and Axial views offers the whole evaluation of the calcaneus. Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy uses advanced laboratory services with proper imaging. Our expert team provides digitized X-rays with prompt reports and takes the best care of patients.