ABSTRACT

Objective:

In this study evaluation of the ossification of iliac crest apophysis with widely used forensic staging system in idiopathic scoliosis patients.

Method:

Radiographs of 98 scoliosis patients (76 females, 22 males; age range: 5–24 years) were examined and 196 iliac crest apophyses were evaluated using forensic staging system.

Results:

The forensic staging system has four stages, and 6 substages (1,2a-c, 3a-c and 4). Of 196 iliac crests evaluated, 65 were stage 2 (Risser stage 4–5) and 6 were stage 3 (Risser stage 5).

Conclusion:

The forensic staging system for the ossification of the iliac crest apophysis provided more detailed clinical follow-up data. Studies with larger series may help to improve the forensic staging system.