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My son is 13 years old and is 5'5". the doctor says he is in tanner stage 4. my husband is 5'8" and i am 5 '5". does he have a chance to grow more?

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Possibly: Growth continues until the growth centers in the bone close. In males this usually happens between 16-17. Your listed heights suggest the expected final height of your son would be 5'9" give or take an inch. This suggests there is time to grow more. An x-ray of his wrist/hand could provide a better estimate of how much longer he has to grow taller.

Answered 1/13/2018

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