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What could cause unusual delay in the fusion of growth plates adding height after 30? if f w/normal periods, doesn't that mean plates should've closed
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All are fused by 30: By 30 years of age all growth plates are fused in all people and there is no exceptions in both men and women
Answered 5/8/2015
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Nothing: By age 30 they are fused and nothing will unfuse them
Answered 5/8/2015
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