TEKNIK RADIOGRAFI OS CRURIS DEXTRA DENGAN SANGKAAN FRAKTUR 1/3 DISTAL PROKSIMAL TIBIA DI INSTALASI RADIOLOGI RUMAH SAKIT EFARINA ETAHAM PEMATANGSIANTAR
Kata Kunci:
Radiografi, Fraktur Tibia, Os Cruris Dextra, Proyeksi Ap Dan Lateral, Teknik PemeriksaanAbstrak
Fraktur tibia merupakan salah satu cedera tulang panjang yang sering ditemukan dalam kasus trauma, baik akibat kecelakaan lalu lintas maupun jatuh. Pemeriksaan radiografi memiliki peran penting dalam menegakkan diagnosis dan menentukan arah penanganan lebih lanjut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pelaksanaan teknik radiografi os cruris dextra dengan dugaan fraktur pada sepertiga distal dan proksimal tibia di Instalasi Radiologi RS Efarina Etaham Pematangsiantar.Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan metode observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Informan dalam penelitian ini adalah radiografer yang bertugas secara langsung melakukan pemeriksaan pada pasien dengan indikasi fraktur. Teknik pemeriksaan dilakukan menggunakan dua proyeksi utama, yaitu Anteroposterior (AP) dan Lateral, dengan mempertimbangkan kenyamanan pasien serta kualitas citra radiograf.
Tibial fractures are among the most common long bone injuries encountered in trauma cases, often resulting from traffic accidents or falls. Radiographic examination plays a vital role in establishing the diagnosis and guiding further treatment. This study aims to describe the implementation of radiographic techniques for the right cruris bone (os cruris dextra) in cases of suspected distal and proximal one-third tibial fractures at the Radiology Department of Efarina Etaham Hospital, Pematangsiantar. This research used a descriptive qualitative approach through observation, interviews, and documentation. The key informants were radiographers who performed direct radiographic examinations on patients with suspected fractures. The examination was carried out using two main projections: Anteroposterior (AP) and Lateral, with consideration for both patient comfort and image quality. The results showed that the radiographic procedure was conducted according to diagnostic radiology standards, including proper patient positioning, appropriate exposure parameter settings, and adequate radiation protection. The resulting radiographic images successfully displayed the fracture lines, enabling accurate clinical diagnosis. Proper technique implementation also contributed to efficient service delivery and ensured patient safety.
