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Age Determination from Radiological Study of Epiphysial Appearance and Fusion Around Elbow Joint in Relation to Birth Certificates In 16-20 Year Age Group

Dr. Harkesh , Dr. R.K Mathur , Dr. Nirjhar Mathur


International Journal of Medical, Pharmacy and Drug Research(IJMPD), Vol-9,Issue-3, July - September 2025, Pages 1-7 , 10.22161/ijmpd.9.3.1

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Article Info: Received: 27 May 2025; Received in revised form: 25 Jun 2025; Accepted: 01 Jul 2025; Available online: 05 Jul 2025

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Objective: To determine the frequency of extent of fusion of epiphysis in the bones of elbow joint (lower ends of humerus and upper ends of radius and ulna). Study Design: Descriptive observational study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Forensic Medicine and Radiology Departments, Govt. Hospital, J.L.N Medical College from January 2023 to September 2024. Materials and Methods: 50 patients between aged 13-21 years were selected for this study. X-rays of elbow joint were taken in antero-posterior view to visualize the changes in epiphysis and diaphysis and extent of union. Subjects with fractured, malnourished and congenitally malformed elbow joint were excluded from the study after expert opinion from orthopaedic surgeon. Results: The complete fusion of epiphyses of the bones around elbow joints was observed at age of 19-21 years (Stage 4) in males and at age of 16-18 years (Stage 4) in females. Present study found that union of epiphyses of distal humerus and proximal radius and ulna appear in females earlier than in males. Conclusion: 100% complete union of elbow joint bones, in male cases is at 19-21 year, and 100% complete union of bones of elbow joint in female cases is at the age of 16-18 years.

Age assessment, Epiphyseal fusion, Elbow joints

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