A Prospective Study to Evaluate the Age Estimation on the Appearance of Pisiform Bone

Abstract

Background: The human skeleton bones are pre-formed in the form of hyaline cartilage.In most of the countries, the proof of a child being under or over the age of legal matters is needed for various legal decisions and processes. The aim of present study is to Evaluate the Age Estimation on the Appearance of Pisiform Bone. Materials and Methods: The present descriptive cross-sectional study was performed at the department of Forensic Medicine. Children above the age of 15 years were excluded from the study. X-rays with congenital anomalies or indicating fractures were also excluded from the study. All the data thus obtained was arranged in a tabulated form and analysed using SPSS software. Results: Amongst 7-8 years, 8-9 years and 9-10 years age group, there were no males that showed the presence on pisiform bone. The bone did not appear in any of the children. Amongst 13-14 years and 14-15 years of age, all the males showed presence of pisiform bone. Conclusion: In our study, the ossification begins at 10 years of age amongst males and 9 years of age amongst the females. By 13 years of age all the cases showed ossified bone.