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Growth plates
I am a 19 year old boy I want to know if x rays can help to determine if my growth plates are open. If they are open ,id there any chance of height increase
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X ray will tell weather growth plate open or fused
Usually by 18 yrs growth plates will be fused and no chance of further increase in height
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Usually all growth plates are closed by 18 yrs of age.
No chance of further growth after 18 yrs age.
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Get x-ray done, Knee and Both Wrist
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Yes. Xrays give an idea of growth plate status
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Yes, get xray
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