Introduction and background: Radiological data of appearance and fusion of ossification centres are mostly used to determine age of individuals and compare with chronological age for medicolegal purposes. X-Ray of pelvis is very important for elderly adolescent age group. Objectives: This study has been conducted to study the age of appearance and fusion of ossification centres around pelvis for known chronological aged subjects from Bengali population and compare them with known standards.

more »

... ods: In this retrospective study x-ray films of 74 females and 220 males of 8 to 21 years age group from the period of 1 st January 2017 to 31 st December 2019 have been observed. Data analyzed in Microsoft office excel 10 and presented in the form of table and diagram. Conclusion: The study reveals age of appearance and fusion of ossification centres around pelvis in Bengali population which corroborate with standard values in some cases and in some do not match. It will help to estimate age of individuals for medicolegal purpose.