title: [Development and prospect on skeletal age evaluation methods of X-ray film].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Preclinical Medicine, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China. wyhcrazy@163.com
authors.forename: Ya-hui
authors.initials: YH
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Guang-you
authors.initials: GY
authors.lastname: Zhu
authors.forename: Ke
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Qiao
authors.forename: Shi-zhong
authors.initials: SZ
authors.lastname: Bian
authors.forename: Li-hua
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Fan
authors.forename: Yi-bin
authors.initials: YB
authors.lastname: Cheng
authors.forename: Chong-liang
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Ying
authors.forename: Yan
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Shen
mesh_terms: 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