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My brother got his bone age checked and it said bone age 18 but hes 16. hes 52. is there any way he can grow taller or any chance? he doesnt like being this short?

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A bone age of 18 suggests the growth centers have closed and further increase in height is not possible. The doc who ordered the study can clarify what it says. If the growth centers are closed, no diet/medication/exercise will make him grow taller.

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Answered 1/3/2022

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