Skeletal maturation, or bone age assessment, evaluates the development of a child’s bones compared to standard reference charts. This X-ray analysis of the hand and wrist measures growth progress, helping doctors diagnose endocrine disorders, predict final adult height, and guide treatments. Pediatricians, endocrinologists, and orthodontists rely on this precise metric to optimize care for growing patients.
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