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Risser’s sign is a method of measuring skeletal maturity with the help of X-rays. The degree of mineralization or ossification of the ilium part of the hip bone is used as a parameter to judge overall skeletal development. The sign is used to determine the future growth potential of the spine in young adults, especially in the case of spinal scoliosis. A typical five-point grading scale is used to determine skeletal maturity.

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Can knee and pelvic x-ray help to check, whether human growth hormone(HGH) will work for me?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hand x-ray for bone age is really meant for paediatric age determination (i.e, upto 12 years). You need to provide a few details to know if HGH will work for you or not.

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