Growth plates: If your growth plates are closed (fully matured) then you are done growing. This can be determined by an X-ray of your hand and wrist - bone age. If you still have potential growth, you should be fully evaluated soon so treatment (if necessary) can begin soon.
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Depends on bone age: Additional height depends on areas in the long bones (arms, legs)called growth plates. This is where growth occurs and an active open growth plate means more growth.An xray of the hands ; wrists can be evaluated for bone maturity.Proper sleep, diet and exercise help you reach your potential while lack of it can stunt you. Girls grow about 2.5 inches after their first menses and growth plates close
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