Bone age for chronological age determination - statement of the European Society of Paediatric Radiology musculoskeletal task force group

Pediatr Radiol. 2019 Jun;49(7):979-982. doi: 10.1007/s00247-019-04379-4. Epub 2019 Mar 26.

Abstract

Radiologists are sometimes requested to determine a person's age based on skeletal radiographs. Critical reviews demonstrate that this cannot be done with sufficient accuracy with existing methods.

Keywords: Adolescent; Bone age; Children; Forensic imaging; Radiography; Skeletal maturation.

MeSH terms

  • Advisory Committees
  • Age Determination by Skeleton / methods*
  • Europe
  • Humans
  • Pediatrics*
  • Radiologists*