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Is there the possibility to grow at age 18? the epiphyseal lines are fusuinadas hand. is this the only criteria?
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Unlikely to happen: Fusion of the epiphyseal lines means the growth centers that permit further linear growth are closed.After they close no more added length is possible.
Answered 6/8/2013
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