Luustoikäarvioita
Luustoikäarvioita, also known as bone age assessment, is a method used to estimate the skeletal maturity of a child or adolescent. It involves analyzing an X-ray image, typically of the left hand and wrist, to compare the development of the bones to standardized reference charts. These charts depict the typical appearance of bones at different chronological ages.
The process of bone age assessment relies on observing the ossification centers, growth plates, and the fusion
Luustoikäarvioita is a valuable tool in pediatric endocrinology and orthopedics. It can help diagnose and manage