Bone Age Assessment Methods

MedEClasses | Growth Disorders Series Bone age is a cornerstone of pediatric endocrine practice—used to interpret growth patterns, assess pubertal timing, predict adult height, and guide diagnosis and management in growth and puberty disorders. In this MedEClasses video, we provide a practical, clinician-focused overview of bone age assessment methods, including how to choose the right approach and avoid common pitfalls. What this video covers Why bone age matters in clinical practice Greulich–Pyle (GP) atlas method: principles, workflow, pros/cons Tanner–Whitehouse (TW2/TW3) method: scoring system, strengths, limitations Fels method and other structured approaches (overview) Interpreting bone age in common scenarios: short stature and delayed growth precocious puberty and advanced bone age obesity and constitutional advancement chronic disease and malnutrition Sources of error: poor radiograph quality, incorrect hand positioning, ethnicity/population differences, and reader variability Practical reporting tips and how to integrate bone age into decision-making Who should watch Pediatric endocrinologists Pediatricians Fellows and residents Clinicians evaluating growth and puberty disorders Disclaimer: Educational content for healthcare professionals. Clinical decisions must be individualized. Hashtags #BoneAge #GrowthDisorders #GreulichPyle #TannerWhitehouse #TW3 #PediatricEndocrinology #MedicalEducation #MedEClassesLearn about the intricacies of Pediatric Endocrinology. MedEClasses Online Fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology. https://learning.growsociety.in/learning-opportunities