Ultrasound-based bone age assessment in children and adolescents: a mini-review

Ultrasound-based bone age assessment in children and adolescents: a mini-review

Bone age assessment is a critical tool for evaluating skeletal maturity in children and adolescents, with implications for growth monitoring and clinical decision-making. While traditional radiographic methods such as the Greulich-Pyle and Tanner-Whitehouse systems remain the gold standard, concerns...

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Main Authors:	Yixuan Zhang, Xiao Yang, Li Zhang, Zeqing Zhao, Yamei Yang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-08-01
Series:	Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:	bone age assessment ultrasound imaging skeletal maturity children and adolescents pediatric growth evaluation
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2025.1615923/full
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