Part II-adult skeletal age estimation using CT scans of cadavers: Revision of the pubic symphysis methods

Several features described by Suchey-Brooks and Hartnett could be observed on the VRIs, including billows on the symphysis face in younger individuals, the ventral rampart, and the dorsal margin. However, distinguishing features such porosity and bone weight for the older phases could not always be assessed. A revised pubic symphysis method for use on VRIs was created using both morphological features and bone quality to assess age. The revised method is strongly correlated with age, and over 70% of the sample was placed in the correct age phase. The Suchey-Brooks method was more accurate for individuals under 40 years of age while the revised method was more accurate for individuals over 40 years of age, similar to the findings from other studies. This revised method should be tested on other populations using different CT settings and software.