Automated Bone Age Assessment Using Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Bone Age Assessment

Korean J Radiol. 2021 May;22(5):792-800. doi: 10.3348/kjr.2020.0941. Epub 2021 Jan 19.

Abstract

Bone age assessments are a complicated and lengthy process, which are prone to inter- and intra-observer variabilities. Despite the great demand for fully automated systems, developing an accurate and robust bone age assessment solution has remained challenging. The rapidly evolving deep learning technology has shown promising results in automated bone age assessment. In this review article, we will provide information regarding the history of automated bone age assessments, discuss the current status, and present a literature review, as well as the future directions of artificial intelligence-based bone age assessments.

Keywords: Artificial intelligence; Bone age assessment; Convolutional neural network; Deep learning; Left hand and wrist radiographs.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Age Determination by Skeleton / methods*
  • Artificial Intelligence*
  • Automation
  • Hand / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Neural Networks, Computer
  • Wrist / diagnostic imaging