| Autor: |
Kadam, Sunil S., Belagatti, Satish L., Kulkarni, Vardendra G. |
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Medico-Legal Update; Jan-Jun2012, Vol. 12 Issue 1, p78-80, 3p |
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Determination of age is the common problem that demands forensic expertise. Studies conducted in India and abroad by various research workers have shown that there exists no uniform pattern for epiphyseal union of bones for estimation of age. The pattern is also different in different regions of the same country. The present study was conducted to estimate age from epiphyseal union of base of first metacarpal bone radiologically. Radiographs (PA View) of left hand including wrist joint of 120 subjects (60 boys and 60 girls) of age ranging from 15-19 years were studied among subjects in Davangere district of central Karnataka. Stevensons classification of epiphyseal union was used to study the radiographs. The results of the study showed that the average age of fusion of base of first metacarpal bone is 15-16 years in females and 16-17 years in males. It was concluded from the study that the exact and precise age of an individual cannot be stated, but a range can be given by radiological examination. Females show early union of epiphysis by 1-3 years when compared to males. The results of present study also show appreciable variation in time of union of epiphysis when compared with the observation made by previous workers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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