What department should I visit for a bone age test?
Disease description:
My child has always been much shorter than other children. He doesn't usually have picky eating habits. I would like to ask, generally which department should we visit for a bone age assessment?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Shuai
To measure bone age, you can register at the following departments:
1. **Orthopedics**: Orthopedic doctors specialize in conditions related to bones and joints. Since measuring bone age requires specialized equipment to assess the bones, orthopedics is an appropriate department to visit.
2. **Pediatrics**: As bone age assessment is primarily conducted for children, pediatricians, who have extensive experience in evaluating children's growth and development, are also a suitable choice.
3. **Physical Examination Department**: Measuring bone age is a type of physical examination. Doctors in the physical examination department can assess bone age using specialized instruments and other diagnostic methods, along with conducting other general health checks.
The specific department choice can be based on the hospital's division of specialties and individual needs.
