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Will a 15 year old with a bone age of 18 continue to grow?
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Intervention: With proper intervention and treatment by a pediatric endocrinologist, height potential can be maximized. Time is of the essence!
Answered 7/31/2014
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Unlikely: Growth centers are usually closed at a bone age of 18 and further linear growth is unlikely.
Answered 1/5/2019
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