Age estimation by hand and wrist radiographs using the Greulich and Pyle method in a southern Thailand population

• Published in: Australian journal of forensic sciences Vol. 57; no. 2; pp. 262 - 270
• Main Authors: Jeamtrakool, Suttiwat, Duangto, Phuwadon, Theerasopon, Pornpat, Charoemratrote, Chairat, Nabheerong, Pennipat
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Sydney Taylor & Francis 04.03.2025; Australian Academy of Forensic Sciences; Copyright Agency Limited (Distributor)
• Subjects: Age; Age determination; Age estimation; Chronology; Females; Greulich and Pyle; hand and wrist radiographs; Males; Radiographs; Radiography; Same-sex marriage; southern Thai population; Thailand; Victims of crimes; Wrist; THAILAND; Thailand
• ISSN: 0045-0618; 1834-562X
• DOI: 10.1080/00450618.2024.2326856

Age estimation is an important process for human identification. The Greulich and Pyle method is a well-known and non-invasive technique for age estimation, especially in children. Due to ethnical differences and secular changes in each population region, the aim of this study was to test the accura...