Ankle x-ray (summary)
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An ankle x-ray, also known as ankle series or ankle radiograph, is a set of two x-rays of the ankle joint. It is performed to look for evidence of injury (or pathology) affecting the ankle, often after trauma.
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Summary
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indications
- ankle trauma with suspicion of bony injury
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procedure
- AP and lateral views of the ankle
- AP view performed at a slight angle to open up the mortise
- AP and lateral views of the ankle
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similar tests
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tib/fib x-ray
- specific test looking for isolated tibia/fibula injury
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foot x-ray
- x-ray of the foot only, not including the ankle
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tib/fib x-ray
-<p>An <strong>ankle x-ray</strong>, also known as <strong>ankle series </strong>or <strong>ankle radiograph</strong>, is a set of two x-rays of the ankle joint. It is performed to look for evidence of injury (or pathology) affecting the ankle, often after trauma.</p><h4>Reference article</h4><p>This is a <a href="/articles/summary-article">summary article</a>. For more information, you can read a more in-depth reference article: <a href="/articles/ankle-series">ankle series</a>.</p><h4>Summary</h4><ul>- +<h6>This is a basic article for medical students and other non-radiologists</h6><p>An <strong>ankle x-ray</strong>, also known as <strong>ankle series </strong>or <strong>ankle radiograph</strong>, is a set of two x-rays of the ankle joint. It is performed to look for evidence of injury (or pathology) affecting the ankle, often after trauma.</p><h4>Reference article</h4><p>This is a <a href="/articles/summary-article">summary article</a>. For more information, you can read a more in-depth reference article: <a href="/articles/ankle-series">ankle series</a>.</p><h4>Summary</h4><ul>
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