Can Girls Still Grow Taller After Growth Plate Closure?
Issues with Growth Plates in Girls Is it possible to have a slight increase in height after closure (is there a chance to grow 3 to 5 centimeters)? If the growth plates have closed for 1 to 2 years, is there still a chance? For a girl who is about to turn 13, if there is a possib...
Dr. You Dianqi Reply:
The closure of the growth plates indicates that a phase of development has been completed; however, it is still important to maintain a balanced diet, engage in moderate exercise, and ensure adequate sleep. It is advisable to consult a nutritionist or visit a pediatric endocrinol...[Read More] Can Girls Still Grow Taller After Growth Plate Closure?
Can Growth Plates Still Allow for Height Increase After Closure?
Closure of the growth plates? Is it possible for the growth plates to still have a slight chance of growth after closure? Is there a possibility of growing 3 to 5 centimeters if they are closed by 1 to 2?
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
After the growth plates have fused, individuals can generally grow an additional 2-3 centimeters. It is advisable to reduce the intake of sugary foods and processed foods, increase sun exposure and exercise, ensure adequate calcium intake, and get sufficient sleep.[Read More] Can Growth Plates Still Allow for Height Increase After Closure?
Understanding Growth Plate Injuries: Impact of Playing Baseball on Recovery
Growth plate and fracture at the junction of the fingers? Hello Doctor: I am 14 years old. While playing sports, I accidentally injured my finger by hitting it against a carrot. I went to a nearby hospital for treatment, and after an X-ray, it was found that there is a crack in t...
Dr. Shen Boquan Reply:
Hello, after the X-ray, it was found that there is a crack in the growth plate of the left thumb joint and the bone above it, indicating a fracture. If it is indeed a fracture, early activity is not recommended to avoid improper healing. Wishing you good health, Shen Boquan.[Read More] Understanding Growth Plate Injuries: Impact of Playing Baseball on Recovery
How to Address Stunted Growth at 18: Can You Still Get Taller?
What should be done if there has been no height increase over a four-year period? I'm sorry, but I would like to ask, since I haven't grown taller since the third year of junior high school, my height has been stuck at 176 cm. Now, at 18 years old in my senior year of h...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
You can go to the hospital for a bone age assessment or to get an X-ray to check if the growth plates in the knee joint have closed.[Read More] How to Address Stunted Growth at 18: Can You Still Get Taller?
How Sleep Affects Height Growth in Adolescents: A Doctor's Insight
Sleep and Height Hello doctor, I am currently a ninth-grade student. I often stay up late scrolling on my phone, getting only 4 to 5 hours of sleep each night for over a year. During this time, I have only grown a little over one centimeter. Could this be related to my sleep? Or ...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: Adequate sleep is related to growth and development. Please avoid excessive use of mobile phones, and it is best to have more than 6 hours of sleep. If you are unsure whether the growth plates are about to close, please visit the pediatric metabolism and endocrinology depa...[Read More] How Sleep Affects Height Growth in Adolescents: A Doctor's Insight
Can You Still Grow Taller After Growth Plate Closure?
Growth plate issues Once the growth plates are completely closed, it is generally considered that further height increase is not possible. This is based on the understanding of skeletal development and growth plate physiology. However, while it is theoretically possible for some ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. It is impossible to grow taller. 2. There is no opportunity for that.[Read More] Can You Still Grow Taller After Growth Plate Closure?
Does Elbow Pressure on Growth Plates Affect Leg Height?
Growth plate compression Hello, doctor. When I sit on a chair at night looking at my phone, I often support my head with my hand and press my elbow against the front of my left thigh, putting all my upper body weight on my leg. I feel that the area above my calf, near the joint a...
Dr. You Dianqi Reply:
Poor posture can lead to other health issues. It is advisable to make adjustments or consult a rehabilitation specialist. Thank you.[Read More] Does Elbow Pressure on Growth Plates Affect Leg Height?
How to Increase Height by 4-5 cm at Age 22: Tips on Diet and Exercise
A 22-year-old individual who is 173 cm tall wants to increase their height to 177 cm? I would like to ask, I am almost 22 years old, 173 cm tall, and I want to grow 4 to 5 cm taller. What exercises, foods, and daily routines should I follow?
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Once the growth plates have closed, it is not possible to grow taller, regardless of nutrition. However, engaging in more physical activity can promote overall health and a more robust physique, which may create the perception of increased height.[Read More] How to Increase Height by 4-5 cm at Age 22: Tips on Diet and Exercise
Can a 22-Year-Old Still Grow Taller? Understanding Growth Plate Closure
Doctor, may I ask if a 22-year-old can still grow taller? I would like to ask the doctor if a 22-year-old can still grow taller. Is it possible to grow 10 centimeters? I had an X-ray of my growth plates last year, and they have not yet fused.
Dr. You Dianqi Reply:
Hello, please visit the orthopedic outpatient clinic for evaluation and discuss with your attending physician. Thank you.[Read More] Can a 22-Year-Old Still Grow Taller? Understanding Growth Plate Closure
Can I Still Grow Taller at 19? Understanding Height Potential
At 19 years old, I really want to know if I can still grow taller? I was 173 cm tall in my first year of high school and reached 182 cm by the time I graduated. I'm really not sure if I can grow any taller; I just feel a bit regretful. It's not that I'm being greed...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If the growth plates of the bones have not yet closed, an individual will continue to grow taller. However, if they have already closed, it is unlikely that further height increase will occur.[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller at 19? Understanding Height Potential
Why Am I Not Growing Taller at 16 Despite Healthy Habits?
The growth plates are still present, but there hasn't been much increase in height? I am currently 16 years old. At the beginning of January, I had an X-ray of my knee growth plates, and the doctor said there is still plenty of space for growth. However, I haven't grown...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It is possible to grow a little taller, and height is generally related to genetics, specifically the height of one's parents.[Read More] Why Am I Not Growing Taller at 16 Despite Healthy Habits?
Understanding Growth Plate Injuries: Impacts on Limb Length and Treatment Options
Growth plate necrosis In the case of a fourth-grade student who suffered a fracture due to a car accident, initially treated with traditional Chinese medicine for a month, the hand regained normal function but the elbow joint developed a deformity. After consulting an orthopedic ...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, generally speaking, limb length discrepancies are not related to military service; however, the range of motion and angular deformities may be associated with it. If there is an injury to the growth plate on one side, it can lead to uneven development on both sides, result...[Read More] Understanding Growth Plate Injuries: Impacts on Limb Length and Treatment Options
Can You Still Grow Taller at 16? Tips for Height Increase
Can a 16-year-old still grow taller? I am currently 16 years old, and I haven't felt like I've grown taller in the past two months. Can doing pull-ups, riding a bicycle, increasing my nutrition intake, and going to bed early help me grow taller?
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If the growth plates have closed, it is unlikely that further height increase will occur.[Read More] Can You Still Grow Taller at 16? Tips for Height Increase
Impact of Plate Fixation on Growth in Adolescent Forearm Fractures
Postoperative Care for Adolescent Radial and Ulnar Fractures Hello, I would like to ask about a 13-year-old adolescent who had an open fracture of the right radius and ulna on April 11 of this year. Surgery was performed on the same day to fix the fracture with a plate and screws...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: Generally, in adolescents with radial and ulnar fractures, fixation with plates and screws avoids the growth plates and does not affect skeletal growth. The plates and screws are typically removed after about a year and a half, depending on the healing condition. It is rec...[Read More] Impact of Plate Fixation on Growth in Adolescent Forearm Fractures
Understanding Growth Spurts: Can I Still Increase My Height at 13?
Height issues? Hello, doctor. Currently, my height is around 167 cm, and I have experienced a growth of about 1 cm per year. During elementary school, I had a growth spurt of 10 cm in one year, but my growth rate has slowed down since then. I would like to ask if I still have a g...
Dr. You Dianqi Reply:
Hello, the height is approximately 70% determined by genetic factors and about 30% influenced by environmental factors. It is recommended to focus on three aspects: maintaining a regular schedule, having a balanced diet, and establishing an exercise routine. If there are still co...[Read More] Understanding Growth Spurts: Can I Still Increase My Height at 13?
Can I Still Grow to 175 cm by Age 16? A Guide for Teens
Is it possible for a 15-year-old, almost 16, to grow to 175 cm in height? Hello, doctor. I will turn 16 this October. I started middle school at a height of 137 cm and graduated this June at 157.5 cm, and now I'm 159 cm. I have developed pubic and underarm hair, but I haven&...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, each person's growth curve is different, influenced by nutritional status, exercise, and lifestyle. However, the presence or absence of growth plates is a direct determining factor for the potential to grow taller. You can consult an orthopedic specialist or a pediatr...[Read More] Can I Still Grow to 175 cm by Age 16? A Guide for Teens
Can I Still Grow Taller After Turning 16? A Guide for Teens
Can a 15-year-old who is about to turn 16 still grow? I am turning 16 this year, and I have heard many people say that the growth plates close at 16. I am currently 159 cm tall and would like to know if I still have a chance to grow to 175 cm. I grew from 137 cm to 157.5 cm durin...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: You can still grow taller, but it may not reach 175 cm. Males typically have their growth plates close later, around 18 years of age, though this varies from person to person. Wishing you all the best! Changhua Hospital, Orthopedics, Dr. Li Wen-Hong.[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller After Turning 16? A Guide for Teens
Should I See a Doctor About My Growth Plate Closure at Age 13?
I would like to ask if the growth plates have closed? Hello doctor, I am currently 13 years old and have only grown 2 to 3 centimeters in almost a year. Last year, I grew over 10 centimeters. I have previously taken herbal medicine, but I have already developed secondary sexual c...
Dr. Zhan Xian Reply:
Hello, may I inquire about pediatrics?[Read More] Should I See a Doctor About My Growth Plate Closure at Age 13?
Can You Still Grow Taller After 19? Exploring Spine Growth Potential
Questions about spinal growth? Hello Doctor, I have been looking for information on how to grow taller since I am 19 years old. It seems that my leg growth plates have closed, but I recently came across an article stating that "males can still have growth potential in their ...
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
Hello, I recommend the following: 1. Impact exercises: running, jumping rope, basketball, volleyball, and other similar activities. 2. Reduce sugar intake, eat more whole foods, and avoid processed foods. 3. Supplement with protein at 1.5 to 2 grams per kilogram of body weight da...[Read More] Can You Still Grow Taller After 19? Exploring Spine Growth Potential
Can I Still Grow Taller at 17? Insights on Height and Growth Plates
Height issues Hello, Doctor: 1. I am currently 17 years old and about 162.5 cm tall. I have grown over 1 cm in the past six months. Is it still possible for me to reach a height of 165 to 170 cm? 2. When I was 16, I had an X-ray of my growth plates, and the doctor only mention...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. The likelihood is low. 2. It usually won't increase much anymore. 3. There is some correlation between height and exercise, but it must occur before the growth plates close. 4. It's just a legend and cannot be verified.[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller at 17? Insights on Height and Growth Plates