RADIOGRAPHIC EXAMINATION OF GENU IN CASES OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA)

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint condition. This causes pain, swelling and stiffness, affecting a person's ability to move freely. Osteoarthritis attacks the entire joint, including the surrounding tissue. This most often occurs in the knees, hips, spine and hands. The severity of osteoarthritis is often evaluated through the appearance of the knee joint gap on the radiograph that has been made. The genu radiography procedure is a non-contrast radiological examination of the genu using x-rays to evaluate anatomical abnormalities in the genu. The aim to be achieved in this research is to determine the procedure for genu radiographic examination in cases of genu osteoarthritis (OA). The type of research used was descriptive qualitative research which was used to determine the Genu Radiographic Examination procedure in Genu Osteoarthritis (OA) Cases. The research sample used was patients at RSI Kendal. Based on research regarding the Genu radiographic examination procedure for Genu Osteoarthritis (OA) cases without any special preparation for the patient, the patient is only asked to remove and free the leg or knee area from objects that are present. can interfere with radiographic images. The tools and materials used in the examination include an x-ray plane, examination table, imaging plate measuring 35 x 43 cm, and a computed radiography device. The projections used are anteroposterior projection and lateral projection.