Radiografi Ankle Joint dengan Sangkaan Osteoarthritis di RSU Advent Medan

Abstract

Ankle joint radiography is an examination of the ankle joint using X-rays which aims to see the structure of the condition as well as the bones and ligaments in the ankle joint space and abnormalities that occur in the ankle joint.Osteoarthritisis a non-inflammatory joint disorder that affects weight-bearing joints with a pathological appearance in the form of deterioration of joint cartilage. This study aims to determine the procedures, techniques and evaluation of the results of the radiographic appearance of the ankle joint with suspected osteoarthritis at the Medan Advent General Hospital. This type of research uses qualitative research with a descriptive approach. The population in this study were all patients who checked the ankle joint at the Medan Advent General Hospital with a sample of 1 person. Data processing techniques are carried out using various reference books and field observations. The results of this study indicate that there is Osteoarthritis around the ankle joint which is shown using Antero-Posterior and Lateral projections and using Computed Radiography film processing. It is recommended that radiation protection for patients is not enough just by limiting the irradiation field, the patient should also be given other personal protective equipment such as an apron and so on.