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Can i get a growth spurt at age 17? and how would i know besides getting taller?
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Yes: Growth is pre-programmed into your genes and while some males are done growing at 17 some will continue into their early 20's. A single x-ray of your wrist and hand can be assessed for open growth centers, which would correlate with more growth, while closing or fused growth centers would mean you are done.
Answered 12/30/2014
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