Radiological Study of Ossification Centres Around Pelvis to Determine Their Age of Appearance and Fusion among Bengali Population – A Retrospective Study

Abstract

Introduction and background: Radiological data of appearance and fusion of ossification centres are mostly
used to determine age of individuals and compare with chronological age for medicolegal purposes. X-Ray
of pelvis is very important for elderly adolescent age group. Objectives: This study has been conducted to
study the age of appearance and fusion of ossification centres around pelvis for known chronological aged
subjects from Bengali population and compare them with known standards. Methods: In this retrospective
study x-ray films of 74 females and 220 males of 8 to 21 years age group from the period of 1st January 2017
to 31st December 2019 have been observed. Data analyzed in Microsoft office excel 10 and presented in
the form of table and diagram. Conclusion: The study reveals age of appearance and fusion of ossification
centres around pelvis in Bengali population which corroborate with standard values in some cases and in
some do not match. It will help to estimate age of individuals for medicolegal purpose.