Height increase

2017-08-19 14:25:26
My niece is 15 yrs old, (precocious- started when 10 years old). Her bone plates have fused. ( Confirmed by a doctor after seeing her knee and elbow x ray)..Can her height increase? All her tests- thyroid, hormones,vit-d are all normal.
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It may be possible with growth hormone supplements meet an endocrinologist..if still not..then surgery is the option

Answered2017-08-21 10:19:32

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