X Ray Both Heel AP View and Lateral View

A both heel lateral view X-ray is a side-view radiograph taken of both heels simultaneously to evaluate the calcaneus, posterior tuberosity, subtalar joint and surrounding soft tissues. It helps detect fractures, dislocations, bone spurs, alignment abnormalities (e.g., calcaneal pitch), infections or foreign bodies, and guides treatment or surgical planning. Often performed weight-bearing for functional assessment.

AP (anteroposterior) view is taken with the X‑ray beam entering the front (anterior) and exiting the back (posterior) of the body; it’s often used when patients can’t stand and may slightly magnify anterior structures. Lateral view is taken with the beam passing from one side to the other, giving a side profile that complements AP/PA views by showing depth and localization of abnormalities.

A lateral view is an X‑ray image taken from the side of the body, with the beam passing laterally through tissues. It provides a side profile that separates overlapping structures seen on front/back images, helping assess depth, alignment, fractures, foreign bodies, and soft‑tissue detail. Common lateral views include chest, skull, cervical spine and joints; positioning varies by exam.

An ankle AP (anteroposterior) and lateral X-ray are two standard radiographic views used to evaluate the ankle joint and surrounding bones. The AP (or mortise) view visualizes the tibia, fibula and talus from the front, while the lateral view shows side alignment including talus and calcaneus. Together they detect fractures, dislocations, joint space changes and help assess alignment before and after treatment.

A 2-view X-ray uses two radiographic images of the same body area taken from different angles (commonly frontal and lateral). This provides depth and alignment information not visible on a single image, improving detection of fractures, joint alignment, lung or chest pathology, and foreign bodies. Typical pairs include PA and lateral for chest or AP and lateral for extremities.

I’m not sure what you mean by “both heel lat.” Do you mean “both heels” (bilateral heel pain) or “lateral heel” (outer side of the heel)? If you mean bilateral or lateral heel pain, common causes include plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, heel bursitis, nerve entrapment, or stress fracture. Tell me which you mean and I’ll summarize symptoms and treatments.