Closed epiphyses denote the cessation of the growth of a particular bone. The estrogen hormone in both sexes is crucial for adequately closing the epiphyseal plates. The plates are usually complete by the end of puberty and get hardened entirely into solid bone.
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Query: Hi doctor, I am a 22-year-old male. Is there any hormone therapy to increase my height? If yes, then what will be the estimated cost? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, by this age, all the epiphyses (area of bone where growth occurs) will have fused with almost no growth potential. Hence hormones may not work. To see whether the epiphyses have fused or not, you may have to get x-rays of your legs. But then again, it is alm... Read Full »
How long do knee and shoulder growth plates take to open?
Query: Hello doctor, Is it possible for the knees and shoulder or spine growth plates to be open, once the hip and ankle growth plates have closed? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It depends upon the age. Because on an average if the hip and ankle growth plates have fused then the knees, shoulder, and spine follow it and close in the next six months of the onset of fusion of the hip and ankle growth plates. Read Full »
Is it necessary to take second X-ray to confirm first X-ray findings regarding growth plate fusion?
Query: Hello doctor, I was wondering whether you think it would be worth it for me getting a second X-ray to confirm if my growth plates have fused? The first one shows no visible plate. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understood your concerns. To tell you the exact answer we need your age and from your question, I suggest you take an X-ray but not now, wait for some time and then have an X-ray done. Read Full »
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