Bone age assessment, as a vital method to evaluate children’s skeletal maturity and growth potential, has attracted extensive attention from clinical professionals and the public amid growing focus on pediatric growth and development health. Bone age, or skeletal age, is calculated by radiographing children’s hands, radii, ulnae and carpals, then analyzing the developmental stage of ossification centers in phalanges, metacarpals, carpals, radii and ulnae. It reflects skeletal maturity and growth potential more authentically than chronological age. Bone age testing is widely applied in pediatrics, preventive medicine, sports science and other disciplines. As parents increasingly prioritize children’s height management and growth monitoring, market demand for bone age testing keeps expanding.
Independently developed and manufactured by Pinyuan Medical, the BAD-Q1 X-ray Bone Age Analyzer (hereinafter referred to as BAD-Q1 Bone Age Analyzer) focuses on three core strengths: precise diagnosis, comprehensive radiation protection, and convenient high-efficiency operation. It delivers clinically tailored solutions for medical institutions at all levels, covering imaging technology, radiation shielding, user operation and multi-scenario adaptation. Up to now, the BAD-Q1 Bone Age Analyzer has been deployed in numerous medical facilities including Daqing People’s Hospital, Chengdu Sport University and Luxian Maternal and Child Health Hospital, gaining wide market adoption and recognition.
I. Precise Diagnosis to Optimize Assessment Experience
Precision is the core of bone age testing. The BAD-Q1 Bone Age Analyzer achieves high-accuracy evaluation throughout the entire workflow via optimized hardware configuration and integrated software algorithms.
Advanced Imaging Technology Captures Subtle Epiphyseal Details
Equipped with cutting-edge cone-beam planar imaging technology, the device acquires multi-angle skeletal data. Its high-definition flat-panel detector delivers superior resolution and sensitivity. Combined, these two modules clearly display tiny variations in morphology, size and density of epiphyseal growth plates in phalanges, metacarpals and carpals, providing accurate visual evidence for physicians’ clinical interpretation.

Multi-Algorithm Integration for Diverse Diagnostic Needs
The system incorporates mainstream domestic and international bone age assessment standards, including TW3 and China-05, to guarantee accurate and reliable evaluation results. Dual reporting modes are available: a concise version for quick clinical reference, and a detailed version with comprehensive data for physical examination and in-depth analysis. It fully meets the demands of routine clinical diagnosis and large-scale population screening.
Supports Disease Screening and Auxiliary Treatment Planning
For diagnosing developmental disorders such as precocious puberty and growth hormone deficiency, the BAD-Q1 provides objective evaluation data to assist clinicians in designing individualized treatment regimens. Serial bone age monitoring enables doctors to assess therapeutic efficacy and adjust treatment plans in a timely manner.
II. Multi-Layer Safety Protection to Safeguard Children’s Health
Children and adolescents’ physical well-being is a universal public concern. The BAD-Q1 features targeted safety designs optimized for pediatric physiology, eliminating worries of medical staff and parents.
Ultra-Low Micro-Radiation Minimizes Potential Hazards
Powered by high-sensitivity detector technology, the device clearly visualizes critical anatomical structures such as epiphyseal lines at an extremely low radiation dose. The surface radiation level per scan is nearly equivalent to natural background radiation, making it suitable for long-term regular monitoring of children.
Fully Enclosed Lead Shielding, No Dedicated Lead Room Required
The integrated fully enclosed lead housing plus dedicated lead curtain forms dual shielding barriers to effectively block X-ray leakage and scattered radiation. Thanks to its lead-room-free design, the unit can be installed in standard examination rooms directly, drastically cutting construction renovation costs and space occupation for medical facilities.
Pediatric Clinical Protocols & Remote Operation for Dual Safety of Staff and Young Patients
The analyzer automatically optimizes exposure parameters according to the age of each child, delivering precise scans under lower radiation thresholds. The remote control function allows operators to work far from the radiation source, protecting medical personnel from long-term occupational radiation exposure.
III. User-Friendly & Efficient Operation to Boost Clinical Productivity
Ease of operation and testing efficiency are key priorities for healthcare providers. Humanized design and streamlined functions of the BAD-Q1 shorten scanning time and optimize patient consultation workflows.
Three-Dimensional Positioning System Cuts Positioning Time Significantly
The integrated three-way positioning system consists of hand positioning templates, real-time monitoring screens and on-screen guidance videos: the templates give children clear hand placement instructions; live monitors let operators view positioning status at all times; video tutorials guide standardized operation. The synergy of these three functions greatly shortens positioning time, reduces repeated retakes and improves single-case throughput.

Dual Display Windows Improve Transparent Patient Experience
Dual monitoring screens enable operators and child patients to view hand positioning simultaneously, boosting transparency and interaction during scanning. Operators can make instant adjustments, while children and parents stay more relaxed throughout the procedure.
IV. All-Scenario Adaptation to Maximize Versatile Application Value
Flexibly engineered to match the operational characteristics and space constraints of diverse medical institutions, the BAD-Q1 delivers outstanding multi-scenario applicability via optimized functions and compact footprint.
Boasting ultra-low radiation output, a dedicated bone age analysis system and automatic interpretation functions, the unit occupies less than 1 square meter of floor space with flexible installation. It is perfectly suited for space-limited departments such as children’s hospitals, maternal and child health hospitals, and child healthcare units of general hospitals.
V. Solid Manufacturing Strength & Full Regulatory Compliance Build Trust
The BAD-Q1 X-ray Bone Age Analyzer holds the Medical Device Registration Certificate issued by the National Medical Products Administration (Registration No.: Su Medical Device Registration 20242060217), valid until February 2029. The system comprises an X-ray generator (Model PYGL), flat-panel detector (Venu 1012V-TSI), control workstation and bone age analysis software (Model BAD-Q, Version V1).
Pinyuan Medical (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. is a Jiangsu Provincial High-tech Enterprise and a drafter of national industrial standards for dual-energy X-ray bone densitometers. The company has obtained ISO9001 international quality management system certification, Huaguang CMD certification and EU CE certification, and has been repeatedly awarded the title of Integrity Medical Device Manufacturer. Our products serve more than 5,000 medical institutions nationwide. Robust R&D capabilities and comprehensive after-sales service act as reliable guarantees for institutions choosing the BAD-Q1 Bone Age Analyzer.
VI. Real-World Installation Cases Verify Clinical Value
The BAD-Q1 has been successfully implemented in medical facilities across China.
After installation and commissioning, Daqing People’s Hospital has put the BAD-Q1 into formal clinical service, delivering accurate, safe and efficient growth assessment for local children and surrounding communities.
Chengdu Sport University has deployed the BAD-Q1 to provide scientific, precise bone age testing for athlete selection and youth sports talent cultivation.
Luxian Maternal and Child Health Hospital has standardized its bone age testing services with the BAD-Q1, offering professional skeletal health assessments for children in the county and neighboring areas.
VII. Professional Installation & End-To-End After-Sales Support
Pinyuan Medical provides full-lifecycle services from equipment installation to professional training. Certified engineers complete standardized installation and commissioning to guarantee stable device performance. Systematic training covering operation workflows, safety precautions and routine maintenance is delivered to medical teams to enable fast proficiency. A nationwide dedicated after-sales team responds promptly to customer requests to guarantee continuous equipment maintenance and technical support.
Closing Remarks
Against the backdrop of rising public focus on pediatric growth health, bone age testing equipment stands not only as a clinical diagnostic tool, but also a symbol of a medical institution’s service capacity. Centered on precise diagnosis, comprehensive radiation protection and high-efficiency usability, the BAD-Q1 X-ray Bone Age Analyzer series from Pinyuan Medical integrates cutting-edge imaging technology, multi-layer safety shielding, intuitive operation and full-scenario adaptability. It serves as an ideal solution for medical institutions of all tiers to improve service efficiency and core competitiveness in pediatric growth and development management.