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Are my growth plates open?

2021-08-21 09:58:03
I'm eighteen years old 5,6 in height and I just wanted to check if I have anymore scope of growth.Please let me know if my growth plates are open or closed
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Your growth plates of wrist are almost fused, might see some growth for month or so. But for all practical purposes they are fused.
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X-ray B/L knee AP/lat view

Answered2021-08-21 18:17:49

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Yes they are open some not all

Answered2021-08-21 13:20:04

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Get your knee and elbow xrays and based on your parents and grandparents height. You would be plus or minus 10 percent of that.

Answered2021-08-21 18:01:28

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Best xray to know any possibility of growth is elbow xray. At 18 its not possible for more height gain

Answered2021-08-21 14:52:26

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