Bone age is the age of the bones, and many people may not know that bones can also be tested for age. Generally, when parents see that their children are developing slower than their peers, they will be very worried. At this time, they can choose to test the age of their children's bones to find out the reason. So how often should bones be measured?
There are two important stages for checking a child's bone age: one is when the child is 4 years old. Because children can grow up to about 25 centimeters tall in a year before the age of three. Another one is during adolescence, after the child turns 8 years old. Boys aged 9-14 can grow 8-10 centimeters taller each year; For girls, between the ages of 8-13, they can grow 7-9 centimeters taller every year, which is the best period for their height development. If missed, the epiphyseal line will appear closed, making it difficult to grow taller in the future. Therefore, as parents, it is important to always pay attention to their children's height and try to measure their height and weight every month during these two stages.
The growth and development of every bone in the human body have certain stages and continuity. They will exhibit different morphological characteristics at different age stages. Through bone age, a child's weight, height, and other factors can be seen, which also provides great help for the diagnosis of some diseases. So parents must pay attention to regularly testing their children's bone age, so that they can grow up more healthily.
