Patient's question:
Doctor, I said my ankle bone epiphyseal plate has already closed, does this mean I won't grow taller anymore? Does the knee joint fuse with the ankle bone at the same time?History of treatment and effectiveness: I had X-rays taken at the hospital. What help do you need: I am 18 years old now. Besides the room for height growth, has the epiphyseal plate of the ankle bone closed in other places?
Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, male puberty is about to end around the age of 18. After it ends, height growth will no longer occur.The epiphyseal plate is an important indicator for predicting height growth. At this age, pay attention to the epiphyseal plate in the knee joint. However, if the ankle joint has already fused, it is likely that the potential for further height growth is limited.
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