Do I have to go somewhere else for an X-ray?

No. X-rays are taken right in our Scarsdale office, and Dr. Marzano can review them with you during your visit.

Are foot X-rays safe?

Foot X-rays use a small amount of radiation, and the dose to the foot is low. If you are or might be pregnant, tell us before your X-ray.

Will an X-ray show a stress fracture?

Not always at first. Early stress fractures can be too small to see, so Dr. Marzano may recommend follow-up imaging if your symptoms suggest one.

Why would I need to stand for my X-ray?

Standing X-rays show how the bones of your foot line up when they carry your weight, which matters for problems such as bunions and flat feet.

An X-ray of a foot showing the toe bones, metatarsals and midfoot

In-Office Foot and Ankle X-Rays in Westchester, NY

At Westchester Podiatric Medicine – Nerve & Wound Healing Institute, X-rays are taken right in the office, so Dr. John Marzano, DPM can look at the bones of your foot and ankle during your visit instead of sending you to a separate imaging center.

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Why X-rays matter for foot problems

The foot has 26 bones, and many foot problems start with them. An X-ray shows the bones and joints clearly, so it can confirm or rule out a fracture, show arthritis or a bone spur, and reveal how the bones of your foot are lined up.

What an X-ray can show

$Illustration of the foot's bones with a fracture in the second metatarsal$

Fractures and broken bones
Arthritis and joint damage
Bone spurs, including heel spurs
How the bones are aligned, as with bunions and flat feet
Signs of infection in the bone
Some foreign objects, such as metal or glass

What to expect

The X-ray takes only a few minutes
It is painless
Several views are usually taken from different angles
You may be asked to stand, to show how your foot lines up under your weight
Tell us beforehand if you are or might be pregnant

Because the X-ray is taken in the office, Dr. Marzano can review the images with you during the same visit.

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From X-ray to treatment plan

An X-ray is often the first step after an injury, when a fracture is suspected, or when a joint hurts. Seeing the bones helps Dr. Marzano choose the right treatment, whether that means protecting a fracture, managing arthritis, or addressing an alignment problem.

X-rays show bone best. For soft tissue such as the plantar fascia, tendons and ligaments, Dr. Marzano may use in-office diagnostic ultrasound. Some early stress fractures do not show up on a first X-ray and may need follow-up imaging.

Get answers during your visit

With X-ray and ultrasound in the office, most patients can have imaging and a diagnosis in the same appointment. Patients throughout Scarsdale, White Plains, Bronxville and Westchester County trust Westchester Podiatric Medicine – Nerve & Wound Healing Institute.

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