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Growth plates
Below is my growth plates xray I want to know that is 2 inch height growth possible in my case I'm 16 years old I'm 5,10 my father is 6ft and my mother is 5,4 can i reach 6ft like my father is that possible and are my growth plates fused or open?
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Growth plates are appearing fused in this xray
There is a possibility that ur height might increase but it can’t be certainly said for sure.
u can try some sports , athletics, hanging from iron bar
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Apart from knee xray, xray of pelvis is required to determine number of years of growth left. Along with that blood workup to determine hormonal status is also required. No role of ankle xrays.
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It is more than 90% fused, you should wait for 5 yrs more sometimes natural growth can increase your height more.
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Yes , you can still reach 6 ft.
You're growth plates are yet to close.
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Consult Orthopedic doctor
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Do stretching exercises
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It's almost fused, what looks visible in xray is your growth plate scar. Further growth may not be possible.
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Dr. Omkar J S
Orthopedic Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Pune
Growth plates have not completely fused yet, so some increase in height can still be expected. However, expecting an additional 2 inches may be overly ambitious. You have already reached the expected height based on your parents' height, and 5 feet 10 inches is above average for an Indian male.
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Yes, there are chances
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