A study of wrist ossification for age estimation in pediatric group in Central Rajasthan.
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2004-10
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The age of ossification of different centers at wrist joint i.e. Carpals and lower ends of radius and ulna have been studied in pediatric age group in central Rajasthan. The study included 244 healthy children
of both sexes up to 12 years of age. Capitate and Hamate were first (during infancy) and Pisiform (9-12 years) was last to ossify. Ossification of the 8 carpals and 2 centers for lower ends of radius and ulna
respectively have a definite relation with age and can be consider as good indicator for age assessment in pediatric age group.
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age, carpals, ossification
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Ashutosh Srivastav, Saraswat PK, Agarwal SK, Gupta P. A study of wrist ossification for age estimation in pediatric group in Central Rajasthan. Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine. 2004 Oct; 26(4): 132-135.