Citation
Growth Plates: What You Need to Know
TL;DR
Growth plates close at ages 14-16 for girls, 16-19 for boys
Orthopedic surgeon documenting that growth plates (epiphyseal plates) typically close at ages 14-16 for girls and 16-19 for boys. Height increase stops approximately 2 years after puberty ends due to ossification. This provides medical authority for the growth plate concept central to the chapter.
Key Findings from Grant (2023)
- Growth plates close at ages 14-16 for girls, 16-19 for boys
- Height increase stops ~2 years after puberty ends
- Closure occurs through ossification of growth plate cartilage