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Is bone age related to the growth plates? at bone age 16, is growth possible? how much (with genectis not being a problem)?
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Yes: Bone growth plates activity is related to age but growth can continue to occur after 16 years of age in some individuals.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Depends: At a bone age of 16 most males are finishing their growth with the growth centers fusing (closing) at a bone age of 18. The anticipated increase in length between 16-18 is about 2 inches.
Answered 3/27/2017
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