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Can you tell me if knee injuries could stunt growth?

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Only if: the injuries affected the growth plates in your legs when you were young, especially below the age of 15.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/18/2014

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