Bone Age Film

Aka: Bone Age Film, Bone Age

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II. Definition

  1. Growth Assessment tool in the evaluation of abnormal growth

III. Indications

  1. Growth Assessment (e.g. Short Stature)
  2. Failure to Thrive

IV. Technique

  1. Age under 2 years
    1. Knee XRay (Anteroposterior and lateral)
    2. Hand XRay (Anteroposterior and Lateral)
  2. Age over 2 years
    1. Left hand (anteroposterior)
    2. Left wrist (anteroposterior)

V. Interpretation

  1. Bone Age 2 SD above or below Chronological age suggests a pathological condition

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