Normal growth and growth predictions in the upper extremity.

The study consisted of 102 children, 50 boys and 52 girls, who were randomly selected. Measurements of their extremities were obtained from orthoroentgenograms with the method described by Anderson and Green. On the basis of this information, growth prediction charts were developed for the individual bones (humerus, ulna, and radius), as well as for the entire upper extremeity. These charts can be a valuable tool in the correction of growth inequality, particularly in the treatment of differential bone growth of the distal forearm.