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How Can I Increase My Height At The Age Of 21 ?
sir i am 21 years old, my height 5''1 now i want increase my height, please help meplease help e i am 21 years old height 5 1 how can i increase my height please help me
Tue, 31 Jan 2012
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If you are 21 years old, then your bones have fused and you have attained your adult height. Limb lengthening orthopedic surgeries using Ilizarov's technique may be undertaken, but the procedure required a whole 1 yr of bed rest and pain suppression, during which a maximum of 7-9 cm of lengthening can be achieved. You will have to search for centers in India that undertake the surgery, as it is not done in most hospitals.
If you are 21 years old, then your bones have fused and you have attained your adult height. Limb lengthening orthopedic surgeries using Ilizarov's technique may be undertaken, but the procedure required a whole 1 yr of bed rest and pain suppression, during which a maximum of 7-9 cm of lengthening can be achieved. You will have to search for centers in India that undertake the surgery, as it is not done in most hospitals.
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