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A 13years old boy with a bone age of 16, can still grow? if yes how much, and a good diet could improve that height gain?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Depends : If his growth plates are closed, he's unlikely to grow more. Of his growth plates are open, he will grow more. The x-ray will determine this.

Dr Placik and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

A 13years old boy with a bone age of 16, can still grow? if yes how much, and a good diet could improve that height gain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Dr Placik and another doctor agreed

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