Graphic representation of skeletal maturity determinations.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Skeletal maturation determinations are usually reported as numeric data indicating accordance with chronologic age. However, significant changes in skeletal maturation can occur without falling outside two SDs. The purpose of our study was to design simple computer-generated sex-based charts to enhance the evaluation of skeletal maturation, especially when frequent assessments are made. The graphic representation of successive reports clearly depicts whether values retain their position in relation to the mean. In addition, the report includes computation of the exact SD score.
Medical subject headings
- Age Determination by Skeleton
- Aging
- Anthropometry
- Bone Development
- Computer Graphics
- Models, Biological
- Software