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I fell on ice, hit my head & got concussion ice skating when i was 12. i'm now 16 & havnt grown since. is it possible the concussion stunted my height?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Not likely: Not likely at all. An injury can have an affect on growth, but this is usually temporary. Consider a good checkup including x-rays to see if your growth plates are still open and a basic endocrine workup. Thank you.

Dr Strudwick and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/12/2014

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