How to Know if Growth Plates Are Closed?

Get a bone age X-ray

Ask a doctor to review the X-ray

Check for fused growth plates on imaging

Compare your height changes over time

Look for slowed or stopped growth in recent months

Note whether puberty is complete

Consider your age and sex as a rough guide

Use MRI or other imaging if a doctor recommends it

Do not rely on pain, soreness, or exercise symptoms

Do not assume growth plates are open without imaging

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