A study of Ossification Status in Hand Radiograph in 14 to 16 Years Age Group

Abstract

A study was conducted to note the status of ossification at the lower end of Radius and Ulna in the 14 to 15 and 15 to 16 years age group. Healthy school-going male children were examined for ossification status at the wrist joint using hand radiographs. Six stage ossification system was used to assess the epiphyseal development at the lower end of Radius and Ulna. The two age groups are found to be significantly different with respect to ossification of the lower end of Ulna. Distal end of Ulna was seen in advanced union in 50% of boys from age group 14 and same was significantly increased to 82% in 15 years age group.