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I had my hand x-rayed and the doctor told me my growth plates have closed. does that mean i won't grow taller?

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Dr. F. Thomas Kaplan answered

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Probably: Depends if all the growth plates have closed. You would need to know if they have closed in your legs as well.

Answered 12/29/2020

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A member asked:

I had my hand x-rayed and the doctor told me my growth plates have closed. does that mean i won't grow taller?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. F. Thomas Kaplan answered

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