Ages of Epiphyseal Union Around Wrist Joint - A Radiological Study

Present work is undertaken to work out ages of epiphyseal union around wrist joint for Vidarbha region. Study is carried out in total 80 healthy subjects (44 girls and 36 boys) aging from 13 to 23 years &; having length of residence in Vidarbha not less than 10 years. The chronological age upto the day of examination is determined &; A-P view of right wrist joint is taken in each case. These radiographs are studied to determine age of union of epiphyses of lower end of radius &; lower end of ulna. These ages are compared with those reported from various states of India &; also from other countries &; found to vary appreciably. Sexual dimorphism for ages of epiphyseal union is also studied.