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Can I still get taller being 16yo
I'm a 16yo male with a height of 5'6" and I have kyphosis, lowerdosis, rounded shoulders, forward neck...if I fix them can I still start getting taller again?
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Anyway your bones may continue to grow longer till about 18/20 years of age.
Yes getting your spine deformity corrected will also make you stand taller by default.
So I think you should go for it
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you will be taller
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height isn't everything though
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Dr. Rajat Jangir
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15 yrs exp
Jaipur
Possibly yes ! You can !
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Consult spine specialist orthopaedic surgeon
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Don’t ignore this at this age !
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Dr. Sam Supreeth
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13 yrs exp
Pune
Kindly consult with details for appropriate evaluation and advice
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