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I'm 16 years old, 6'1, with a 6'9 wingspan and very broad shoulders, is there chance i'm going to grow more ?
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It's possible.: At 16, you could possibly grow an inch or several more. There is a VERY approximate height formula where you add mom and dad's height in inches, add 5 inches, and divide by 2. But the resulting number can be off by 4 inches either way! Radiologists can tell if you will grow more by looking at an xray of your wrist to see if the growth plates are closed, but it's not necessary.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Maybe: Future growth is dependent on whether the growth centers in your long bones remain open. Most have closed by 17-18 yo in males. If your family has a history of delayed growth, these may be open and more growth possible.An x-ray of your wrist/hand can detect your bone maturity.If the index is consistent with 16, you may grow an inch or so, if it shows the growth centers closed, you are finished
Answered 4/24/2016
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