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Is it possible for only your legs to grow and not your upper body? i have mild scoliosis and my legs feels longer. does that affect my spine or no?

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Dr. Wenjay Sung answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Growth plates: There are defined times for growth plates to close, so yes, there are periods in your lifetime when legs will grow independently to the rest of your body.

Answered 11/19/2013

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