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I'm growing extremely fast. can rapid growth attribute to fractures?
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No, but: Someone 43 years of age should not be "growing" or gaining in height as your growth plates have closed long ago. If you are referring to putting on muscle mass, then the weight bearing, resistance exercise usually stresses bone and can strengthen it. If your Hands and Feet are getting big and your forehead more prominent, see your PCP for endocrine evaluation (acromegally).
Answered 6/30/2014
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Yes: Yes, there are some fractures that are felt to be more common during rapid growth, most notably are fractures involving the growth plate.
Answered 5/22/2017
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