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I have my wrist x-ray...my plate was fused..I am 16+ year old boy .my height is 5.3 it's possible I grow taller after fused...I need to know the truth plz help
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Take calcium and wait for 18yrs
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If your growth plates are fused, your height cannot increase. But, you can do stretching exercises to strengthen & straighten your spine which will add a few inches to your height.
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Can start calcium vitamins D3 supplements
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No other treatment for height increase is available
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