Application Status and Research Progress of Imaging Assessment of Skeletal Maturity in Adolescents and Children

Abstract

Skeletal maturity can reflect an individual's developmental status and predict their future growth potential, provide clinicians with valuable diagnostic information. In recent years, significant progress has been made in imaging techniques for assessing skeletal maturity. This article aims to review the application status and research progress of X-ray, MRI and ultrasound in assessing skeletal maturity in adolescents and children, with a view of providing clinical reference.

Keywords

• imaging
• skeletal maturity
• bone age
• adolescent
• children