Muh Amirul Mukminin; Hesti Andriyani Putri; Via Rahmah
Radiological examination is a diagnostic supporting procedure aimed at visualizing the internal structures of the human body to assist in establishing a diagnosis. One of the examinations performed is the Acromioclavicular Joint examination, which is used to identify abnormalities of the acromioclavicular joint. This study aims to compare the imaging results of the Acromioclavicular Joint using the anteroposterior (AP) projection with a 3 kg weight and the AP projection without a weight. The study was conducted at the Radiology Laboratory of STIKES Boneo Nusantara, Diploma III Radiology Study Program, using a conventional radiography unit and a quantitative descriptive method with a case study approach. Data were collected through observation and questionnaires. The results showed that the examination using a 3 kg weight produced clearer Acromioclavicular Joint images than the examination performed without a weight. The difference was reflected in the improved visualization of the anatomical structures, thereby facilitating a more accurate assessment of the joint. This study concludes that the use of a 3 kg weight in the AP projection provides superior imaging results by enhancing the visualization of the anatomy of the shoulder joint, thereby potentially improving the accuracy of the radiological evaluation of the Acromioclavicular Joint.