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Growth plate
Doctor my age is 16 ...and all doctor say,s growth plate fused in 18 -20...but my height is now 5.3 and my hand growth plate was fused...so can I grow taller
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Needs detailed evaluation dear.
Although height may increase till 18 yrs for females.
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Need detailed history and evaluation
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Dr. Rekha G
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Height depends on average height of mother and father. Boys usually grow till 18-20 years
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