BONE AGE IMAGING BY TW3/GP METHOD

This examination is commonly performed to evaluate short stature, tall stature, delayed growth, early or delayed puberty, growth hormone disorders, thyroid disorders, endocrine conditions, congenital disorders, and other conditions affecting bone growth and development.

Bone age refers to the level of skeletal development rather than the child's actual age. It helps determine whether bone growth is normal, delayed, or advanced compared with children of the same chronological age.

The examination is usually performed on the left hand and wrist, where the growth plates and developing bones provide reliable information about skeletal maturity.

The TW3 (Tanner-Whitehouse 3) method evaluates individual hand and wrist bones using a scoring system, while the GP (Greulich and Pyle) method compares the X-ray with standardized reference images in an atlas. Both methods are internationally accepted for bone age assessment.

Yes. It helps doctors evaluate growth disorders, identify whether skeletal development is delayed or advanced, and determine the possible cause of abnormal growth.

Yes. Bone age assessment is commonly used to evaluate precocious (early) puberty and delayed puberty, as these conditions can affect skeletal development.