[Development and prospect on skeletal age evaluation methods of X-ray film].
The traditional methods of skeletal age estimation mainly include Numeration, Atlas, and Counting scores. In recent years, other new methods were proposed by several scholars. Utilizing image logical characteristics of X-ray film to extrapolate skeletal age is a key means by present forensic medicine workers in evaluating skeletal age. However, there exist some variations when we present the conclusion of skeletal age as an "evidence" directly to the Justice Trial Authority. In order to enhance the accuracy of skeletal age determination, further investigation for appropriate methodology should be undertaken. After a collective study of pertinent domestic and international literatures, we present this review of the research and advancement on skeletal age evaluation methods of X-ray film.
Wang
Ya-hui
YH
Department of Preclinical Medicine, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China. wyhcrazy@163.com
Zhu
Guang-you
GY
Qiao
Ke
K
Bian
Shi-zhong
SZ
Fan
Li-hua
LH
Cheng
Yi-bin
YB
Ying
Chong-liang
CL
Shen
Yan
Y
D000365:Age Determination by Skeleton / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004550:Elbow / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D005554:Forensic Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D050276:Hand Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D011884:Radius / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods; D014962:X-Ray Film