Growth pattern of lumbar maturity stage at L1 to L5 during adolescent growth spurt

ConclusionThe lumbar maturity stage progresses from L5 toward L1, and the apophyseal and epiphyseal stages would replace the cartilaginous stage at approximately 14  years of age or after APHV.

Source: European Spine Journal - April 4, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research