Child`s final size estimating method, involves determining size ratio based on epiphyseal ratio value with preset table, and calculating estimated final size by multiplying size of child from representation of skeleton part and size ratio

摘要

The method involves determining value (S1) of a size related to an epiphyseal nucleus (1) of a bone (2) of a skeleton and determining a value (S2) of another size. The latter size is related to a cartilage (3) surrounding the nucleus. An epiphyseal ratio (Re) is calculated by dividing the value (S2) by the value (S1). A size ratio (Rt) is determined based on the value of the ratio (Re) according to a predefined table, and an estimated final size (Tf) is calculated by multiplying size (ti) of a child from representation of a part of the skeleton and the size ratio (Rt). An independent claim is also included for a device permitting to implement a child`s final size estimating method.