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Information for GPs

Which foot X rays are most helpful?

When referring a patient for X-rays you should ideally ask for weight bearing X-rays. These demonstrate problems such as arthritis in the foot much better than the default non-weightbearing radiographs which are commonly performed. Weight bearing radiographs also demonstrate the shape of the foot in its position of function which is helpful in understanding how the foot functions under load. 


X ray views for forefoot pain, bunions, lesser toe problems, metatarsalgia, midfoot or big toe arthritis should include:

Standing lateral and standing dorsoplantar (AP) views of the foot with an oblique view.

X ray views for ankle arthritis, heel pain and pain after ankle injury should include:

Standing lateral of the ankle and Ankle mortise view.

Xray views for painful flat feet or high-arched (cavus) feet should include:

Standing lateral and standing dorsoplantar (AP)  views of the foot with an oblique view and Ankle mortise view.


Why take weightbearing X rays?
Case study: 
​ X-rays of a patient with severe pain in the back of his foot. 

The non-weightbearing view does not demonstrate any cause for the patient's pain.

The weight bearing view taken a few days later in the same patient demonstrates established arthritis.

The patient went on to have a successful subtalar joint fusion by Mr Dawe which eradicated his pain.
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  • Chichester Foot and Ankle
    • Foot and Ankle Specialist Mr Dawe
    • Patient Testimonials
    • News
    • Privacy
  • Foot and ankle conditions
    • Bunions
    • Big toe arthritis
    • Achilles tendinopathy
    • Achilles tendon rupture
  • Treatments
    • Cartiva
    • Bunion Surgery
    • Ankle replacement
    • Lateral ligament stabilisation surgery
    • Slant board exercises
    • Injections for foot and ankle pain
    • Fusion Surgery
    • Consent for surgery
  • Foot and ankle referrals
    • Foot and ankle surgeon appointments
    • Information for GPs referring patients with foot and ankle pain
    • I am not near West Sussex or am outside the UK
  • Resources
    • Sites of foot pain
    • Links to other foot and ankle services and resources
    • Internal
    • Rehab protocols >
      • Rehabilitation from achiles tendon rupture treated without surgery using VACOped boot
      • Recovery from achilles rupture without surgery using VACOped boot
      • Rehabilitation from achilles tendon rupture treated without surgery using Boot and Wedges
      • Rehabilitation from achilles tendon rupture treated with surgery in Aircast boot and wedges
      • Foot and Ankle rehabilitation