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Is A Difference In Bone Age And Actual Age Of Child A Cause Of Concern?
Question: My son is 14 years and 8 months old, and his bone age is 15 years and 6 months old. What does this mean?
Brief Answer:
Can be a physiological variation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A difference in bone age by almost one year at his age is not worrisome, This can be a physiological variation. Effect of pubertal hormones can also cause such a minor variation. This is not suggestive any pathology.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be a physiological variation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A difference in bone age by almost one year at his age is not worrisome, This can be a physiological variation. Effect of pubertal hormones can also cause such a minor variation. This is not suggestive any pathology.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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