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This knee joint x ray was done to check whether growth plates are open or closed.And will.height increase in future ?Is this open?If it is open then how much can I grow and in what time it will get closed.Age 19 yrs 1 month
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Growth plate is closed
And u might hav little extra growth but will not help much in ur height
As suggested involve in sports activities
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Growth plate is fused usually gets fused by this age , but still growth occurs , engage is sports like basketball and volleyball or badminton to improve height ,
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Growth plate not open.. height may increase 1-2 cm till 21 year
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Dr. Nanda Kumar Bhairi
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