Bone age measurement

Determining the size of children

Assessing bone age is a method of determining the biological age of a child.
Knowledge of a child’s current height and bone age can be used predict its adult height. Exceptionally advanced or delayed bone age could prompt further diagnostic examination.

We have a special computer programme at our disposal that will relatively accurately calculate a child’s future height based on age and current height and allowing for the height of the parents.

Even more precise information on a child’s future height can be made with the aid of an X-ray of the child’s left hand. As being the ‘right’ size plays an important role in our society (boys want to be tall, girls not so tall) it is possible to have an indication of future height during the growth phase and to take remedial measures if there is any indication of a growth disorder.

The best age at which to determine future growth is between 8 and 14 years.

Should you have any further questions or want to make an appointment: Call us at 030 - 44 35 193 0, or send an email.

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