No special preparation is needed, but you may be asked to remove shoes, socks, and any metal objects from the ankle area.

No, X-rays cannot show soft tissues like ligaments or tendons. However, they are very effective in identifying bone fractures, joint alignment, and other skeletal issues.

No, the procedure is painless. The main requirement is that the patient remains still during the brief exposure to ensure clear images.

It is commonly used to detect fractures, sprains, arthritis, dislocations, infections, and tumors in the ankle, or to evaluate injuries following trauma.