What We Treat
Telehealth
A member asked:
22 years old i was 5"10 and my doctor xray my knees and wrist and said my growth plates were fused now at 25 im 6'1 hows that? im not a late bloomer
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Growth plates: Our thigh and leg bones grow from both sides of the bone (close to the hip, both sides of the knee, and close to the ankle. Closure of the growth plates varies and is not at the same time. So... Conceivably the growth plates close to the hip and ankle where still open and hence your height increased
Answered 4/13/2016
1.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
So I had 3 xray done on my knee today so now next week I have to go see an orthopedic surgeon what can they do I've never seen a doc like this b4 .
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I had nothing on knee mri, but a loose fragment shoes on xray. Now doctor wants cat scan. Is this necessary prior to arthroscopy and why?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My mother has pain in her thumb joint for more than 2 months. Its difficult to bear weight from that hand also. She once got removed a tumor from knee 4 years back. Is there any link? What type of doctor should we approach? What tests should be done?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Occasional knee pain in the last few years. Last year I went to a doctor in another country and took an x-ray. He said I should go to physio to strengthen inner thigh muscles. I didn't go and now I have pain again and I am scared of x-ray. Advise me ?
I,16m did an xray on my knees and the doctor told me that my growth plates were still open and that i will grow 2-3 cm more. But i want to know,if the growth plates on my legs are still open,is it likely that the ones on my spine are open as well?
12 year old daughter knee injured, xray showed "crack" doctor said normal for child. Swollen, sore, can't bear weight. How long wait for 2nd opinion?
What's the best way to cope withjoint pains-fingers, hands, wrists and knees? My doctor is making me wait tillnext year and the pain relief doesn't work
Cracking in joints, first knees, now also elbows, wrists, shoulders..). X-ray OK. What is the cause, can it be fixed, what is prediction for future?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
Get the HealthTap app
Video visit and message your doctor
