Pattern of X-Ray Findings at 563 Nigeria Airforce Hospital, Jos

Abstract

This study aimed at investigating various conditions and findings on X-rays. X-ray is an electromagnetic wave that is used in evaluating patients with different disease condition. X-ray of patients that presented to the radiology department between June 2015 and June 2016 were evaluated for the study. Demographic data, indications and findings were evaluated. The result shows, that there was a total of 368 subjects. Females (50.5%) were more than males in the study. Hypertension constituted the predominant indication for X-ray, this accounted for 87 subjects (23.6%), followed by medical fitness, 74 subjects (20.1%). Over 50% of the findings were normal, followed by lumbar spondylosis and then hypertension. In conclusion, more than half of the participants had normal findings. Lumbar spondylosis and hypertension were the most frequent indications and findings.