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Is It Possible To Predict The Growth Of A Teenager?

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Question : How much more do u think my son will grow he's 16 5'9 he hurt his arm had X-ray they said his growth plate still open which means room for growth doctor said how much more do u think he will grow?
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Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Growth

Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
Though it is impossible to predict exactly how much more he will grow, it is probably safe to say that he will get another 1-2 inches before he is done.
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Is It Possible To Predict The Growth Of A Teenager?

Brief Answer: Growth Detailed Answer: Hello. I just read through your question. Though it is impossible to predict exactly how much more he will grow, it is probably safe to say that he will get another 1-2 inches before he is done.