A both-heel lateral view X‑ray is a radiographic study obtaining lateral projection images of both calcanei (heels), usually to assess fractures, calcaneal shape, subtalar joint alignment, arthritis, bone lesions, and soft-tissue changes such as heel-pad thickness or foreign bodies. It allows side-by-side comparison and helps guide treatment. The feet are positioned laterally for each heel or imaged simultaneously when feasible.

AP (anteroposterior) view: X‑ray beam travels from the patient’s front to back. Often used when a true PA view isn’t possible (bedbound or portable), though it can magnify anterior structures. Lateral view: beam passes from one side to the other, producing a side projection. Together they provide orthogonal perspectives to localize pathology, assess alignment, and improve diagnostic confidence.

A PA (posteroanterior) X-ray is a frontal chest film taken with X-rays passing from back to front while the patient faces the detector; it reduces heart magnification and gives a standard chest view. A lateral X-ray is a side view taken at 90°, showing depth and posterior lung fields, aiding detection of effusions, consolidation, or lesions hidden on the frontal film.

AP view means anteroposterior: the X‑ray beam travels from the front (anterior) to the back (posterior) of the body. It's often used for supine or bedside/portable exams when patients cannot stand. AP projections can magnify the heart and mediastinal structures compared with PA views, so interpretation accounts for potential size distortion and patient positioning.

AP stands for anteroposterior. In an AP X‑ray the X‑ray beam passes from the front (anterior) of the body to the back (posterior). It’s commonly used when patients can’t stand or for portable chest X‑rays, or to visualize specific anatomy. AP views may enlarge apparent heart size and should be interpreted with positioning in mind.

I’m not sure what “both heel lat” means. Do you mean pain in both heels, a lateral (outer-side) heel problem, or a heel lift/orthotic? Common causes of bilateral heel pain include plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, and bursitis, while lateral heel pain can come from peroneal tendon issues or sinus tarsi syndrome. Tell me which you mean and I’ll provide causes, symptoms, and treatments.