Table 2

Predictions of adult height at start of growth hormone treatment

Prediction methodOnce daily group (n = 9)Twice daily group (n = 10)
Modified projected adult height146.7 (6.0)151.5 (6.9)
Modified index of potential height, including RUS bone age146.9 (3.7)151.2 (5.6)
Bayley and Pinneau prediction of adult height145.8 (5.2)151.5 (6.9)
Turner’s specific FH prediction method, including RUS bone age147.4 (5.7)151.4 (6.4)
Average of the four predictions146.7 (4.9)151.4 (6.3)
  • Results are mean (SD) centimetres.

  • FH, Final height; RUS, radius, ulna, short bones.