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Citation |
Hackman L, Black S. J. Forensic Sci. 2013; 58(1): 114-119. |
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Affiliation |
1Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification, University of Dundee, Dundee, U.K. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2013, American Society for Testing and Materials, Publisher John Wiley and Sons) |
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23061975 |
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Abstract |
This study examines the reliability of age estimation utilizing the Greulich and Pyle atlas in relation to a modern Scottish population. A total of 406 left-hand/wrist radiographs (157 females and 249 males) were age-assessed using the Greulich and Pyle atlas. Analysis showed that there was a strong correlation between chronological age and estimated age (females R(2) = 0.939, males R(2) = 0.940). When age groups were broken down into year cohorts, the atlas over-aged females from birth until 13 years of age. The pattern for males showed that the atlas under-estimated age until 13 years of age after which point it consistently over-aged boys between 13 and 17 years of age. This study showed that the Greulich and Pyle atlas can be applied to a modern population but would recommend that any analysis takes into account the potential for over- and under-aging shown in this study. Language: en |