A study of wrist ossification for age estimation in pediatric group in Central Rajasthan.
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| ID: sea-134690
ABSTRACT
The age of ossification of different centers at wrist joint i.e. Carpals and lower ends of radius and ulna have been studied in pediatric age group in central Rajasthan. The study included 244 healthy children of both sexes up to 12 years of age. Capitate and Hamate were first (during infancy) and Pisiform (9-12 years) was last to ossify. Ossification of the 8 carpals and 2 centers for lower ends of radius and ulna respectively have a definite relation with age and can be consider as good indicator for age assessment in pediatric age group.
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IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
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Año:
2004
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