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ea0023p11 | (1) | BSPED2009

Evaluation of an automated bone age scoring program against a single observer, using the TW3 scoring system

Gopaul Shireen , Mushtaq Talat

Background: Bone age assessment is used in the management and monitoring of treatment effects in growth disorders. This may be associated with a considerable variability between reporters. This subjectivity has raised questions about acceptable levels of error in our current practice and has led us to search for other tools for assessing bone ages.Method: A single observer was trained in reporting bone ages using Tanner Whitehouse 3 atlas and these resul...