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What are the possible causes for someone's long bones to not have closed by 40? can the spine still grow, adding several inches of height @ that age?

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No growth after 20's: No further longitudinal growth is possible after adulthood is reached

Answered 4/3/2016

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A member asked:

What are the possible causes for someone's long bones to not have closed by 40? can the spine still grow, adding several inches of height @ that age?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Deberardino answered

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