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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Dr. Saisudha Kotla

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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi

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Dr. Vaishalee Punj

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Growth Plates Open

Premium Questions

Dr. Indu Kumar MD

I have x rays of my son's ankle. The doctor said his growth plates are wide open. What does that ... get an opinion on the future growth and how long these growth plates will... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Indu Kumar ( Radiologist)
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar MD

I ve heard its not possible to increase height after the growth plates are closed. But a random ... considering other factors if we work hard. Would yoga and exercise help to increase height even after... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Gaurav Nigam MD

14,2 months, his left hand x-ray growth plates are still wide open. I am 6'4 and his mother is 5'7. his 2 younger brother are in the 95% on the growth charts but this son has been around the... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Gaurav Nigam ( Pediatrician)
Dr. Elona Xhardo MD

him that his growth plates have most likely closed because he hasn't shown growth in a year. I was ... opinion should we see someone to determine if his growth plates have indeed fused.... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Elona Xhardo ( Endocrinologist)
Dr.  Binu Parameswaran Pillai MD

I would like an opinion on my 15 year old bone age x Ray . Are growth plates closed and, if not, how much growth left. I can send picture of x Ray. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai ( Endocrinologist)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr.  Parth MD

usin 5mg NordiLet® pens .my growth plates are still a little open,i use 30click everynight and i havent seen any change.i want to ask how much ican grow taller? my doctor said your growth... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Parth ( Pathologist and Microbiologist)
Dr. Jaideep Gaver MD

sir my son, 14.5 years had ACL broken. Dr. has advised surgery for ACL reconstruction through arthroscopy. My concern is about growth plates which are still open. Will the surgery not affect... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Jaideep Gaver ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Khushnuma Mullanfiroze MD

Yes, I would like to know what would slow down growth plate closure for an adolescent girl 16 years old. The growth plates were measured and are barely open. What is your take on steroidal... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Khushnuma Mullanfiroze ( Pediatrician)
Dr. Ramesh M.Vachharajani MD

grow taller by 2 inches at least, my parents are 5 10 and 5 3 respectively, is it likely my growth plates are still open and I ll achieve my target? Should I take HGH or other height growth... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ramesh M.Vachharajani ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Ilir Sharka MD

I cant open my jaw more than an inch after i had 2 seizures recently, I am waiting for a neurologist to see me. EEG and ct scan clear , but ct just has a small bony or soft tissue growth near the ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ilir Sharka ( Cardiologist)