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I grew 1 cm in the past month, so does that mean my growth plates are still open?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Most Kiely: May grow for several more years.

Answered 5/4/2014

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I grew 1 cm in the past month, so does that mean my growth plates are still open?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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