Post by 1mitchnathan on Dec 19, 2012 19:23:53 GMT -5
When do growth plates close? I've been going to different orthapedic surgeons and they tell me they close around the age of 25, but I call bullshit. If so, many of the members under 25 wouldn't be looking for lsjl or Alkolar for growth. I called my doc (general family practice) and another one (pediatrician) and they both said 14-16. But this seems too young. Maybe they misunderstood when one has stopped growing with when plates actually close. Too many friends I know are growing during and after 17. It's only an half an inch or so, but its growth.
www.dukehealth.org/health_library/health_articles/your-growing-bones-all-about-growth-plates
^According to this article from Duke MD's, men "stop growing" at age 14-16, but it doesn't say when plates close.
www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/35320/35323/360788.html?d=dmtHMSContent
^This one says they close at 17.
I'm asking because I do not have access to a doctor willing to perform a wrist x-ray. Chime in please, and, if possible, tell me at what age your's have closed if they are.
www.dukehealth.org/health_library/health_articles/your-growing-bones-all-about-growth-plates
^According to this article from Duke MD's, men "stop growing" at age 14-16, but it doesn't say when plates close.
www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/35320/35323/360788.html?d=dmtHMSContent
^This one says they close at 17.
I'm asking because I do not have access to a doctor willing to perform a wrist x-ray. Chime in please, and, if possible, tell me at what age your's have closed if they are.