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Can a 17 year old grow to her full potential after suffering anorexia, she is in the tenth percentile and hasn't hit puberty yet , her bone age is 10.?

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Dr. LUIS IRIZARRY answered

Yes: If bone age is 10, then yes she has lots to grow. The grow plates have not fused yet. Keep her on treatment, use a multidisciplinary team of doctors. Very important.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/12/2012

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Dr. Samuel Freedman answered

Puberty: Bone age 10 means she has 4 potential years to grow. She could start to develop soon and continue growing as puberty progresses.

Answered 7/26/2012

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A member asked:

Can a 17 year old grow to her full potential after suffering anorexia, she is in the tenth percentile and hasn't hit puberty yet , her bone age is 10.?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. LUIS IRIZARRY answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Dr. Samuel Freedman answered

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