Is the Greulich and Pyle atlas applicable to all ethnicities? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine whether the Greulich and Pyle (G&P) atlas is applicable when applied to populations of different ethnicity.

Methods

A systematic review of studies published between 1959 and 15th February 2017 identified from the Embase, MEDLINE and Cochrane databases was undertaken. Quality of the studies was assessed using the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence tool. Meta-analysis used mean differences and standard deviations as summary statistics for the difference between bone age (BA) and chronological age (CA).

Results

A total of 49 studies were included of which 27 (55%) were related to Caucasian populations. Of the 49 eligible studies, 35 were appropriate for further meta-analysis. In African females, meta-analysis showed a significant mea

SUBMITTER: Alshamrani K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6510872 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature