Bone age is a measure that reflects an individual's skeletal maturity and is assessed independently of chronological age. It plays an important role in monitoring growth disorders, endocrine conditions and developmental delays in children.
In clinical practice, bone age is usually assessed from a hand and wrist radiograph. The physician compares ossification centers and growth plates against reference atlases to make an estimate. This process requires experience and can vary between observers.
AI-based systems can support the physician by accelerating and standardizing this assessment. The goal is not to replace the physician but to improve consistency and reduce workload. The final decision always belongs to the expert.
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