Question
Is bone age testing useful for children?
Answer
Hello! Yes, it is useful. For children still in the growth and development phase, measuring bone age can predict and assess their growth. This helps distinguish between true ’late bloomers’ and short stature issues, as well as determine if a child’s growth is due to early or delayed development. In some cases, medication intervention can be used to promote growth. However, if a child’s growth plates have closed, long bones no longer grow, and even if the height is short, it cannot be changed.