Skeletal age determination | Estimate of how tall your child will be
Computer-assisted prediction of final height in children
With the help of a special computer programme for Bone age measurement, we can make an accurate prediction of your child's future final height based on their age and current height, as well as their parents' heights.
Support through radiodiagnostics
An even more precise assessment is possible with an x-ray of your child's left hand. This method provides detailed information about the state of development of the bones and allows an even more exact prognosis.
An even more precise statement about the future final size can be made with the help of an x-ray of your child's left hand. The best age at which to determine future growth is between 8 and 14 years.
Significance and timing of determining height
Since the ‘right’ height plays an important role in our society (boys want to be tall, girls don't want to be too tall), you can get information about your child's future height while they are still growing, and take countermeasures if medically indicated. It makes sense to determine height between the ages of 8 and 14.