Are there any signs of closure of the epiphyseal line

Many people are very concerned about the closure of the epiphyseal line, especially parents. This is mainly because the epiphyseal line is a layer of cartilage that determines the child's height. If the epiphyseal line is closed, it means that the height will not grow anymore. In fact, the epiphyseal line will gradually close with the increase of age. Generally speaking, people will not feel a very obvious increase, but there are some slight details that will make the closure of the epiphyseal line feel. In addition, if the epiphyseal line closes prematurely, it will also cause precocious puberty in children. Therefore, if you need to understand the closure of the epiphyseal line, it is best to go to the hospital for a detailed examination, so that you can understand the situation more clearly and more comprehensively.

Specific signs:

1: The unconscious kicking behavior while sleeping at night.

2: As age increases, the bone line will close, so aging is also one of the signs of closure of the epiphyseal line.

3: If you want to know the closure status of the epiphyseal line clearly, you can take an X-ray yourself to see if the gap in the inguinal cleft is completely closed. If not, it means there is a possibility of growing taller.

You won't feel anything when the epiphyseal line is closed. If the epiphyseal line is closed, there is no possibility of growing taller naturally. The cartilage between the epiphysis and the metaphysis appears as a wide translucent band on X-rays of young children. It gradually becomes shorter with age. When the cartilage between the epiphysis and the metaphysis is completely ossified, a tight seam is formed. At this time, the epiphyseal line is completely closed and the bones stop growing. After we reach puberty and the epiphyseal lines close, we will no longer grow taller (only considering the long bones). Because the long bones no longer grow, our legs and arms will no longer get longer.

The so-called epiphyseal line is a layer of cartilage. This layer of cartilage is different from the cartilage that does not ossify throughout life. It is cartilage used for growth. As long as it exists, it will continue to ossify, so that our long bones will continue to grow, that is, the growth of arms and legs. If the cartilage does not completely ossify by a certain age, that is, the epiphyseal line does not close, then it means that the person is sick. For example, patients with gigantism do not close as they should and continue to grow.

If puberty occurs too early, that is, the reproductive system develops too early, the epiphyseal line will close prematurely, thus stopping growth.