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When do long bones stop growing in boys?

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Growth ending: In normal humans the long bones of the body stop growing , usually about 17 or 18 years old.

Dr Aggarwal and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/4/2012

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Varies: This occurs from 15 to 20 with when the growth centers close.An x-ray of the wrist/hand can be used to see if they remain open or have close.

Answered 9/22/2016

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