Radiological assessment of age from epiphyseal fusion at the wrist and ankle in Southern Nigeria

Ebeye, Oladunni Abimbola; Godswill, Okoro Ogheneyebrorue; Ikubor, Joyce

doi:10.1016/j.fsir.2020.100164

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“…Unfortunately, the ontogenetic series examined by Gagliardi et al (2004) did not extend beyond the end of ossific fusion of the wrist (i.e., ca. 17–20 years [Ebeye et al, 2021; Soliman et al, 2022]), and the study by Brown et al (1984) did not extend beyond 24 years of age. Thus, as observed by Butaric, Buck, et al (2022), the actual growth patterns exhibited by individuals into adulthood remains poorly known.…”

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Variation, sexual dimorphism, and enlargement of the frontal sinus with age in adult South Africans

Greening,

Hernandez,

Mongle

et al. 2024

American Journal of Biological Anthropology

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ObjectivesTo document frontal sinus volume (FSV) in a sample of sub‐Saharan Africans with a view to evaluating claims that such populations exhibit comparatively small sinuses. This study also addresses questions related to sexual dimorphism, incidence of sinus aplasia, and the possibility that FSV continues to increase through adulthood.Materials and methodsFSV was measured from CT scans of adult crania from the Dart Collection. Sex and age were known for each individual. Linear cranial dimensions were used to compute a geometric mean from which a scaled FSV was computed for each cranium.ResultsFSV does not differ significantly between sexes, but females exhibit a higher incidence of aplasia. There is considerable variation in FSV in this sample, with the average ranking among the higher means reported for other population samples. The incidence of FS aplasia falls within the range of values recorded for other population samples. Although our study is cross‐sectional rather than longitudinal, there is strong evidence that FSV continues to increase with age throughout adulthood.DiscussionThe FSV mean of our sample contradicts the notion that sub‐Saharan Africans possess small sinuses. In a global context, geography (climate and altitude) does not appear to be related to FSV. The absence of sexual dimorphism in our sample is unexpected, as significant dimorphism has been reported for most other population samples. Our results support other indications that the frontal sinus continues to expand throughout adulthood, especially in females, and that it is likely due to bone resorption.

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Variation, sexual dimorphism, and enlargement of the frontal sinus with age in adult South Africans

Greening,

Hernandez,

Mongle

et al. 2024

American Journal of Biological Anthropology

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“…The distal ulna and radius of males and females started to appear at the age of nine to 16, while the distal tibia and fibula of males started to appear at the age of nine to 17, according to Ebeye et al's assessment of anterior-posterior and lateral radiographs of the distal end of bones at the wrist and ankle [ 34 ]. From the ages of 15 to 19, girls showed complete fusion, suggesting that they had consistently developed epiphyseal fusion earlier than boys.…”

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Contribution of Anatomy in Forensic Age Evaluation: A Systematic Review

Garg,

Gupta,

Mehra

et al. 2024

Cureus

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The field of forensic anthropology is characterised by its ongoing development and growth. Forensic anatomy is a burgeoning discipline that focuses on the analysis and identification of both preserved and unpreserved human body parts, both in deceased individuals and the living. This subject plays a crucial role in establishing the four key factors of forensic anthropology, namely sex, age, race, and height. The objective of this research endeavour was to evaluate the significance of anatomical information in the process of forensic age estimation. The researchers established the inclusion criteria in accordance with the globally recognised Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome (PICOS) framework, as advised by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) recommendations. The research included many methodologies in order to ascertain the age. Upon conducting a comprehensive review of the existing literature pertaining to anatomical knowledge in the field of forensic age estimate, we have identified many notable applications. These include the utilisation of various anatomical features such as the dental pulp chamber, fingerprints, acetabulum, sternal end of the fourth rib, as well as hand and wrist bones for the purpose of age estimation. It is important for anatomists and other forensic scientists to engage in collaborative efforts to facilitate the exchange of ideas and ensure thorough investigations. This cooperation is particularly crucial in areas where anatomical sciences play a significant role in forensic science and investigation. Nevertheless, in order to mitigate the potential for estimating error, it is still advisable to use a multi-factorial evaluation approach that involves examining many body areas.

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“…4 Morphological changes ensuing within bony surfaces, and/or ossification and fusion of bones have often been employed to ascertain age-at-death of individuals. [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] The pelvis is of particular importance as it exhibits significant age-dependent developmental, as well as, degradative changes, allowing for age estimation across a broader age cohort. 5,9,11,[13][14][15][16][17][18] Within the pelvis, more commonly researched parameters are the pubic symphysis, and the auricular surface of the ilium.…”

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McKern-Stewart method as a technique for analysing age related pubic symphyseal changes: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Age estimation is one of the essential criteria in the identification process. The method of age estimation employed depends on the availability of skeletal material brought for forensic examination. McKern and Stewart's method constitutes one of the principal approaches towards pubic symphyseal age estimation. The method entails evaluating morphological changes within the pubic symphysis and subsequently allotting a specific score corresponding to the observed changes. Based on the obtained scores, an age range is then assigned to the remains presenting for examination. The present systematic review was undertaken to ascertain the applicability of the McKern-Stewart method for age estimation. Studies pertaining to the use of the McKern-Stewart method for age estimation in skeletal remains were retrieved by keying in a combination of MeSH terms and other free terms from four databases. The retrieved articles were subjected to a stringent inclusion and exclusion criteria, following which the risk of bias was assessed and the overall quality of evidence was established. Once the final tally of relevant articles was obtained, data specific to the mean age corresponding to each score was extracted. Non-parametric tests and boxplots were employed to compare the mean ages reported across multiple studies. The present systematic review concludes that the McKern-Stewart method can be applied for the purpose of age estimation in skeletal remains. Broader age cohorts for higher scores, as well as, overlapping values for age ranges in relation to the cumulative scores, however, can be considered a limitation for its applicability in forensic case work.

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Radiological assessment of age from epiphyseal fusion at the wrist and ankle in Southern Nigeria

Cited by 5 publications

References 4 publications

Variation, sexual dimorphism, and enlargement of the frontal sinus with age in adult South Africans

Variation, sexual dimorphism, and enlargement of the frontal sinus with age in adult South Africans

Contribution of Anatomy in Forensic Age Evaluation: A Systematic Review

McKern-Stewart method as a technique for analysing age related pubic symphyseal changes: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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