Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine
  • Year: 2007
  • Volume: 29
  • Issue: 4

Age determination in girls of north – eastern region of India

  • Author:
  • William Bilkey Ch. Sangma1, Fremingston K. Marak2, M. Shyamo Singh3, Biona Kharrubon4
  • Total Page Count: 7
  • Page Number: 102 to 108

1Deptt. of Radiodiagnosis, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, Manipur.

2Deptt. of Forensic Medicine, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, Manipur.

3Deptt. of Anatomy, RIMS, Imphal, Manipur.

4Deptt. of Radiodiagnosis, RIMS, Imphal, Manipur.

Abstract

Epiphyseal union of the elbow, knee, wrist joints and pelvis was studied retrospectively on 104 girls between the age group of 16–22 yrs to determine the age roentgenographically. Regression formula with the standard errors was derived for the respective joints. The Y-values predicted by the Regression equation may not be valid if they are out side the range of the Y-values used to determine the equation. The present study establishes a reference population for age determination of girls from epiphyseal union in North – Eastern region of India.

Keywords

Roentgenographic, age determination, epiphyseal union, regression formula