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Hand x-rayed and the doctor told me my growth plates have closed. does that mean i won't grow?

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Let me explain: If the growth plate closed because an injury, you should follow up on it because that will possibly some deformity in the area. If the growth plate stopped growing because you reached bone maturity that normal .Good luck.

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 1/1/2021

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