What department should I visit for bone age assessment?

Jun 26, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My child is shorter than peers of the same age. I don't know the reason, and I'm worried it might be due to delayed bone age. I would like to find out more. Which department should I visit for bone age assessment?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Shuai
The following departments can perform bone age examinations: 1. Orthopedics: Orthopedic doctors specialize in conditions related to bones and joints. Bone age assessments require specialized equipment to measure bone maturity, making orthopedics a suitable choice for this examination. 2. Pediatrics: As bone age examinations primarily target children, pediatricians have more in-depth knowledge of children's growth and development. Therefore, pediatrics is also a recommended department for bone age assessments. 3. Physical Examination Department: Bone age examination is considered one of the physical examination items. Doctors in the physical examination department can determine bone age using specific diagnostic methods and also perform other physical examinations. The choice of specific department can be based on the hospital's structure and individual needs.