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Growth plates
I am 17 year old male Can anyone tell me that growth plates are fused or not or is there anyone chance of growing
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At your age and with the xray appearance, there is unlikely to be any helpful growth. What is important is to maintain healthy lifestyle and positive attitude. Surgery to increase height and supplements are NOT recommended.
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Growth plates have almost completely fused.
Chances of further growth are almost nil.
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Fused. Chances of growth are positive.
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Good diet. Present height?
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Dr. Rajinder K Sharma
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Consult me thru practo doc app some more test are to be done for bone driers
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