Question 1

at what bone age do epiphyseal plates close for males?

Accepted Answer

16-17: Although there are exceptions to the rule.  Boys usually reach skeletal maturity (all growth plates closed) at around 16-17 years of age.

Question 2

is it normal for a male who underwent puberty at a normal age, to have his bone age accelarate after pubertal growth spurt? will it affect the final height?

Accepted Answer

Adult height: Boys grow fastest during puberty. Some boys may begin puberty as early as nine while others might not hit it until they’re 15. For many guys, their biggest growth spurt will be between the ages of 12 to 15. Puberty can last two to five years.The reason most guys stop growing at this age is because their growth plates fuse shortly after puberty. Bone age acceleration typically occurs during puberty

Question 3

15 yrs old athlete male 185cm - 17 yrs bone age. about to have acl reconstruction surjery. is there a risk of asymmetric growth after to surjery ?

Accepted Answer

Probably not : If you're bone age is 17 then you really don't have much if any growth remaining.  I would think that a growth issue after acl surgery would be likely.  You should discuss this with your surgeon before your procedure.

Question 4

male,21,very worry,dad=172cm,mum=160cm,i am 155cm,read that could it be hormonal problem&bone age can delay?if yes still can make my growth normal?

Accepted Answer

Accept your height: If you went through puberty and have the features of an adult male, you likely stopped growing at 17-19 like most males.An x-ray of your wrist.hand could show potential for more growth, but that would be matched by relative immaturity of other features. If your growth centers ore still open, a balanced diet, proper rest and exercise support maximum height.

Question 5

what age does voice change occur in males. if a male's voice has changed completely at age 11 (his bone age is 2.5 years ahead of his chronological age), is he in late tanner stage 4 at that point?

Accepted Answer

3 to 4: Voice change is noted to begin in stage 3 and continue into stage 4. Some deepening may continue into stage 5. Voice change corresponds to the hormonal activity &amp; its effect on body structures including the vocal mechanism.

Question 6

if male child, age 11, has hand xray shows bone age 2 to 2-1/2 years ahead of chronological age, does this indicate precocious puberty?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Advanced bone age in isolation is not puberty. It can be found in some whose other pubertal changes (growth spurt/genital hair/testis &amp; penile growth) suggest the process in ongoing. All must be placed in context of all relevant info.I doubt anyone would consider this precocious at the age of 11 anyway.

Question 7

my brother got his bone age checked and it said bone age 18 but hes 16. hes 52. is there any way he can grow taller or any chance? he doesnt like being this short?

Accepted Answer

: A bone age of 18 suggests the growth centers have closed and further increase in height is not possible. The doc who ordered the study can clarify what it says. If the growth centers are closed, no diet/medication/exercise will make him grow taller.

Question 8

is bone age related to the  growth plates?  at bone age 16, is growth possible? how much (with genectis not being a problem)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Bone growth plates activity is related to age but growth can continue to occur after 16 years of age in some individuals.

Question 9

i growing 5 inches at bone age 15 possible?

Accepted Answer

: Your DNA has a lot to do with this growth. Consult a endocrinologist for exam and results.

Question 10

would hgh be effective at a bone age of 16?

Accepted Answer

In some cases.......: Bone plates do not completely close until age 30.  Treating a patient who has low human growth hormone with hgh at age 16 would most likely add some inches to their height.  But this patient should not wait too long, because the benefit does decrease as the bone plates close.  Only a person with documented low growth hormone should attempt this treatment.  Others wishing to do this should not.

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Male,21,very worry,dad=172cm,mum=160cm,i am 155cm,read that could it be hormonal problem&bone age can delay?if yes still can make my growth normal?

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What age does voice change occur in males. if a male's voice has changed completely at age 11 (his bone age is 2.5 years ahead of his chronological age), is he in late tanner stage 4 at that point?

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If male child, age 11, has hand xray shows bone age 2 to 2-1/2 years ahead of chronological age, does this indicate precocious puberty?

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My brother got his bone age checked and it said bone age 18 but hes 16. hes 52. is there any way he can grow taller or any chance? he doesnt like being this short?

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Is bone age related to the growth plates? at bone age 16, is growth possible? how much (with genectis not being a problem)?

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