Determination of Age from Shoulder Joint by Radiological Examination of Epiphyseal Union of Proximal End of Humerus in Boys from Ahmedabad Region

Abstract

In law, crime and punishment is entirely based on criminal responsibility and this in turn depends on the
age of a person. It is well known that appearance and fusion of epiphysis of long bone occurs at particular
period of time and this in turns help in age estimation. As there is variation in appearance and fusion time of
epiphysis, aim of the present study is to determine Epiphyseal union of proximal end of humerus in boys in
Ahmedabad region. Present study was conducted by department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, B.J.
Medical College Ahmedabad. Total 100 boys of age group between 14-20 years were included in the study
and were subjected for radiological examination. To study the appearance and fusion of ossification centre
of upper end of humerus digital X-ray with AP view was taken. Result was tabulated and statistical analysis
of result was done comparing with previous studies.