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After the long bones growth plates fuse, could the spinal growth plates be open still? and if not, can the the spine discs increase in thickness?

Q: after the long bones growth plates fuse, could the spinal growth plates be open still? and if not, can the the spine discs increase in thickness?

Yes &amp; no: Growth plates may remain open but the disk spaces will not increase.

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes & no: Growth plates may remain open but the disk spaces will not increase.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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A member asked:

After the long bones growth plates fuse, could the spinal growth plates be open still? and if not, can the the spine discs increase in thickness?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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