X-RAY LEFT HAND WITH WRIST FOR BONE AGE (BY G.P. METHOD) AP VIEW

The Greulich and Pyle (G.P.) Method is a widely accepted technique in which the X-ray of the left hand and wrist is compared with standardized reference images in the Greulich and Pyle Atlas to estimate bone age.

No. It does not predict the exact adult height, but bone age is an important factor that doctors use, along with other clinical information, to estimate future growth potential.

Yes. Bone age may be delayed, advanced, or consistent with the child's actual age, depending on growth patterns or underlying medical conditions.

Yes. The examination uses a very low dose of X-ray radiation and is considered safe when medically indicated. Every effort is made to minimize radiation exposure.

Bone age is an assessment of skeletal maturity, which indicates how developed a child's bones are compared with the expected development for their chronological age.