Skeletal maturation evaluation using cervical vertebrae.
Lateral cephalometric and left hand-wrist radiographs from the Bolton-Brush Growth Center at Case Western Reserve University were reviewed a posteriori to develop a cervical vertebrae maturation index (CVMI). By using the lateral profiles of the second, third and fourth cervical vertebrae, it was possible to develop a reliable ranking of patients according to the potential for future adolescent growth potential.
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D000293:Adolescent; D001846:Bone Development / Q000502:physiology*; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000254:growth & development; D002508:Cephalometry; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000254:growth & development*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000254:growth & development; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008445:Maxillofacial Development; D015588:Observer Variation; D011859:Radiography; D012741:Sexual Maturation