Ultrasound Imaging-Based Methods for Assessing Biological Maturity during Adolescence and Possible Application in Youth Sport: A Scoping Review

• Main Authors: Eva Rüeger (Author), Nicole Hutmacher (Author), Patric Eichelberger (Author), Claus Löcherbach (Author), Silvia Albrecht (Author), Michael Romann (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Bone maturity is an indicator for estimating the biological maturity of an individual. During adolescence, individuals show heterogeneous growth rates, and thus, differences in biological maturity should be considered in talent identification and development. Radiography of the left hand and wrist i...