A practical tip for estimating skeletal maturation in children aged < 3 years using humeral ossification on chest radiographs: A retrospective study

Key Points

• Skeletal maturation is estimated using humeral ossification on chest radiographs, enhancing the understanding of child development.
• Key findings indicate that humeral ossification is a reliable marker, showing a significant correlation with age in children under 3 years.
• This study employs a retrospective approach to analyze chest radiographs, focusing on the humeral bone maturation indicators.
• The findings may enable more accurate pediatric assessments, though validation in larger populations is essential.