Indications of Bone Age Study - Dubai Pediatric Clinic

This article will discuss the indications in detail for performing a bone age study in children including delayed or precocious puberty, skeletal dysplasia, endocrine disorders, and more.

Reasons that indicate your child might need a Bone Age Study:

A. Delayed or precocious puberty

Children who are experiencing delayed or precocious puberty may be recommended to undergo a bone age study. This can help to determine the cause of the delay or advancement and to predict future growth and development.

B. Skeletal dysplasia

Children with skeletal dysplasia, a group of inherited disorders that affect the growth and development of the skeleton, may be recommended to undergo a bone age study. This can help to diagnose the condition and to predict future growth and development.

C. Endocrine disorders

Children with endocrine disorders, such as growth hormone deficiency or thyroid disorders, may be recommended to undergo a bone age study. This can help to diagnose the condition and to predict future growth and development.

D. Genetic disorders

Children with certain genetic disorders, such as Turner syndrome or Down syndrome, may be recommended to undergo a bone age study. This can help to diagnose the condition and to predict future growth and development.

E. Evaluation of growth and development

A bone age study can be used to evaluate a child's growth and development in general. This can be useful for children who are not growing or developing at a normal rate (for example short stature) or for children who have a family history of certain medical conditions that can affect growth and development.

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