In this episode, Dr. Rinku Mehra explains the nuances of bone age x-rays in pediatric endocrinology, clarifying what they reveal about skeletal maturity, growth potential, and how to interpret results accurately.

00:00 Welcome to EndoKids

00:55 Bone Age Basics

02:40 Chronological vs Bone Age

04:36 How the X Ray Works

05:59 Reading Variability

06:52 Delayed Bone Age

09:42 Advanced Bone Age

11:39 Predicting Adult Height

15:02 Growth Hormone Questions

17:33 Real World Examples

19:03 Questions to Ask

20:46 Key Takeaways and Wrap

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