Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Aim: To assess the accuracy of age estimation based on the appearance of the pisiform bone. Materials and methods: This research was conducted at the Department of Forensic Medicine as a descriptive cross-sectional study. A total of 200 X-rays were analyzed, with 100 belonging to men and 100 belonging to females. An individual's age was classified over a span of 1 year. The research received approval from the institutional ethics board. X-ray imaging was conducted to diagnose various orthopedic and surgical conditions. The research excluded individuals who were older than 15 years of age. X-rays showing congenital abnormalities or fractures were also not included in the research. The existence of an ossification center was categorized as "Appeared," whereas its absence was labeled as "Not Appeared." The X-rays were examined by two distinct radiologists in order to minimize any human error. Results: The research included a total of 200 youngsters, with an equal distribution of 100 boys and 100 girls. All the individuals were between the age range of 7 to 15 years. Within the age groups of 7-8 years, 8-9 years, and 9-10 years, there was an absence of men exhibiting the existence of the pisiform bone. The bone was not found in any of the youngsters. Within the age category of 10-11 years, the bone was present in 44.44% of the participants and absent in 55.56% of the subjects. Among the 11-12 year age group, the bone was present in 28.57% of the participants and absent in 71.43% of the subjects. All guys between the ages of 13-14 and 14-15 exhibited the existence of the pisiform bone. Table 2 shows the Age of appearance of Pisiform in females. Amongst 7-8 years and 8-9 years age group, there were no females that showed the presence on pisiform bone. Thebone did not appear in any of the children. Amongst 9-10 years of age group, the bone appeared amongst 36.36% of the subjects and was not seen in 63.64% of the subjects. Amongst 10-11 years of age group, the bone appeared amongst 69.23% of the subjects and was not seen in 30.77% of the subjects. Amongst 11-12 years and 13-14 years of age group, the bone appeared amongst 50% of the subjects and was not seen in 50% of the subjects. Amongst 14-15 years of age, all the females showed presence of pisiform bone. Conclusion: Ossification starts at 10 years of age in boys and 9 years of age in girls, according to our research. All instances exhibited fully ossified bone by the age of 13. This information may be used for forensic purposes and in judicial proceedings.