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Is the growth plate open or closed
Kindly advise whether my wrist growth plate open or closed?
Whether any growth is possible, I want to know
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Unless you are worried about conditions like Acromegaly, no help from the x rays in the absence of any symptoms.
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No growth plate seen, it's closed in 30+ age
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At 30 plus age, wrist growth is closed.
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I carefully reviewed both wrist X-rays (Right and Left).
In adults, we look at the distal radius and ulna epiphyseal plates to assess growth potential.
Findings in your X-rays:
• No visible radiolucent growth plate line
• Distal radius and ulna show complete fusion
• Carpal bones fully matured
• Cortical margins continuous
• No epiphyseal gap seen
This indicates:
➡️ Growth plates are closed
➡️ Skeletal maturity achieved
➡️ No further height growth is possible naturally
At 32 years of age, physiologically, growth plates are expected to be fully fused.
Next Steps
If your concern is height increase:
• Natural height growth is not possible after epiphyseal closure
• No medication, exercise, or supplements can reopen growth plates
The only way to increase height after this stage is:
• Limb lengthening surgery (major orthopedic procedure, expensive, high commitment, not cosmetic-friendly for most people)
If your concern is posture or spinal height:
• Posture correction
• Core strengthening
• Spinal decompression exercises
These can improve apparent height by 1–2 cm (postural correction), but not true bone growth.
Health Tips
✔ Focus on posture improvement
✔ Strength training improves physical presence
✔ Avoid false “height growth” products
✔ Maintain bone health (Vitamin D, calcium, weight training)
✔ Work on confidence — it affects perceived height significantly
Your wrist growth plates are fully closed. No further natural height increase is possible.
If you’d like, I can assess your overall skeletal proportions and guide you on realistic height enhancement options (postural, footwear strategy, body composition).
Booking an online consultation will allow a structured and honest discussion tailored to you.
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I m a doctor but not radiologist. So I need report.
Age??
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Please consult with orthopedic surgeon locally.
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Hello,
Thank you for your question. To guide you properly, I need a little more information.
Please share:
• What is your current height and has it changed in recent years?
• Did you recently get a wrist X-ray done? If yes, please share the report.
• Are you taking any medicines or supplements for height?
• Is there any history of hormonal problems?
This will help in understanding whether any further evaluation is needed.
You can share these details, and I will guide you clearly. If needed, a short consultation with X-ray review can give you a definite answer.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
No
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Dr. Sajid Ali
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Kanpur
No growth plate.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Sohan Kulria
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Firozabad
If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a detailed free discussion
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