Pediatric Endocrinologist

Delayed Bone

What Does a Delayed Bone Age Really Mean for A Child’s Final Height?

Delayed Bone

Many parents become concerned when their child’s growth seems slower than that of classmates or when a bone age X-ray shows results lagging behind the child’s actual age. A delayed bone age simply means the bones are maturing at a slower rate than expected for chronological age, often visible on a left hand and wrist […]