Can children get a glimpse of their future height? X-ray, MRI, ultrasound, which one should be chosen for bone age assessment?

Can children get a glimpse of their future height? X-ray, MRI, ultrasound, which one should be chosen for bone age assessment?

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▌"Growth and Active Health" column of "Journal of Peking Union Medical College" Issue 6, 2024: "Application Status and Research Progress of Imaging Assessment of Skeletal Maturity in Adolescents and Children"

Original author: Sun Yuxin, Guo Xiaoqian, Zheng Xueqing, Chen Shi, Yang Hongbo, Pan Hui

Editor: Liu Yang and Zhao Na

Proofread by Li Na and Li Yule

Producer: Peng Bin

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