How to Determine if Growth Plates are Open: A Guide

Learn how to determine if growth plates are open and what it means for growth in height.

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To check if growth plates are open, consult a healthcare provider who can perform an X-ray. Growth plates are seen as gaps on X-rays in children and adolescents. Closed growth plates indicate that growth in height has likely ended.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What are growth plates? Growth plates are areas of cartilage in children and adolescents that determine how tall the bones will grow.
  2. When do growth plates close? Growth plates generally close after puberty, marking the end of height increase.
  3. How can I check if my child's growth plates are open? Consult a healthcare provider who can evaluate your child's growth plates using an X-ray.
  4. Why is it important to check growth plates? Checking growth plates helps assess if a child has reached their growth potential or if further growth is expected.

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