X-rays
The quick first-line scan that checks your foot bones for infection, fractures and Charcot changes, in India.
A diabetic foot X-ray in India is the quick, first-line imaging test that checks the bones and joints of the foot for infection (osteomyelitis), fractures, Charcot changes, gas in the tissues and foreign bodies, findings that directly change how a diabetic foot problem is treated. At Elegance Diabetic Foot & Ulcer Clinic (EDFC) imaging is guided by Dr. Ashutosh Shah (M.S., M.Ch., 22+ years) in Surat, Gujarat and Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.
Why a Diabetic Foot X-ray Matters
Many serious diabetic foot problems hide inside the bone, where they cannot be seen or felt. An X-ray is fast, widely available and the usual first step. The IWGDF 2023 guidelines recommend a plain X-ray as the initial imaging when bone infection is suspected in a diabetic foot.
What a Diabetic Foot X-ray Can Show
- Signs of bone infection (osteomyelitis) under an ulcer.
- Fractures, dislocations and the bone destruction of Charcot foot.
- Gas in the soft tissues, a sign of serious infection.
- Foreign bodies such as glass or metal in the foot.
- Calcified arteries, hinting at poor circulation.
Who Should Get a Diabetic Foot X-ray
- Anyone with a deep or non-healing ulcer, or a suspected bone infection.
- People with sudden foot swelling, redness or deformity.
- Patients with a foot injury or suspected fracture.
- Those being assessed for amputation risk or surgery.
Why Choose EDFC and Dr. Ashutosh Shah
EDFC is India’s first chain of clinics dedicated to diabetic foot care, and X-rays here are read by a specialist who treats these feet every day. If more detail is needed, imaging steps up smoothly to an MRI of the foot or a bone scan, all within one plan.
What Happens After the X-ray
A normal X-ray guides continued wound care, while abnormal findings lead to targeted treatment, antibiotics, offloading, or diabetic foot surgery when bone or joint damage needs it.
Book Your Diabetic Foot X-ray
Find out what is happening inside your foot. Message us on WhatsApp (+91 83205 00350) or book a consultation with Dr. Shah in Surat or Vizianagaram.
This page is educational and does not replace an in-person diagnosis. Please have any deep, swollen or non-healing foot problem assessed by a qualified specialist.