Estimation of Age by Radiological Examination of the Iliac Crest: A Study on Young Adults

Objective: This study aimed to estimate the age of young adults within the age group of 18-25 years using radiological examination of the iliac crest of the iliac bone. It also aimed to determine the age range with the mean within this study group. The sample size consisted of 200 participants, with equal representation of males and females.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted using radiological examination of the iliac crests of the iliac bones. The study participants were aged between 18 and 25 years, with no history of significant trauma or skeletal abnormalities.
Results: The mean age of the study population was calculated. The minimum and maximum ages were determined as well. Data were analyzed separately for males and females to assess any gender-specific variations. The mean age of fusion of the iliac crest was calculated to be 22.25 ± 1.36 years, with a median age of 22.41 years for males whereas for females, the mean age was 21.96 ± 1.5 years, with a median age of 22.04 years. The fusion started at the earliest 19-<20 years in males and 18-<19 years in females.
Conclusion: Radiological examination of the iliac bone is a reliable method for estimating the age of young adults within the age group of 18-25 years. This study provides valuable information on the mean age, minimum age, and maximum age within this age group, which can contribute to forensic investigations, medical assessments, and population studies. Further research should focus on expanding the age range and including larger sample sizes to enhance the accuracy and generalizability of age estimation techniques.