Growth plate, Orthopedics FAQ

Can I Still Grow Taller in My College Years? Expert Advice on Height Concerns

Height issues Hello, doctor. I am currently a fourth-year university student, and my height is only 162 cm, which is quite short compared to my peers. I would like to ask if there is still a chance for me to grow taller at my age. Are there any methods that can help me increase m...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Typically, males are unlikely to grow taller after the age of 16 because the growth plates have closed. If limb lengthening surgery is desired, it is advisable to consult an orthopedic specialist for further information.

Can Growth Hormones Help Me Increase My Height at 14?

Can I still grow taller? Is growth hormone effective? I graduated from elementary school at about 152 cm, and now at 14 years old, I am 157 cm tall. My dad is 171 cm and my mom is 170 cm, so I should theoretically reach over 160 cm. However, since sixth grade, I have been staying...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Consulting a pediatrician for hormone therapy may not always be effective; it is important to check whether the growth plates have already closed. As for medication, it is ineffective.

Concerns About Height Growth: Nutrition and Lifestyle Tips for Teens

Concerns about growth height? Hello, doctor. I am currently a ninth-grade student, with a height of 164.1 cm and a weight of around 108 lbs. I usually go to bed quite late, sometimes until 1 AM, with an average bedtime around midnight, and I exercise about once a week. I would li...

Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: It is not recommended for adolescents in their developmental stage to use fasting for weight control. Instead, a low-carbohydrate diet (reducing starch) and appropriate exercise are advised. Calcium supplements are just nutritional supplements, and any brand of calcium can...

Understanding Height Differences: Can I Still Grow Taller at 23?

Please help me clarify my doubts, doctor? Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old male, 165 cm tall, while my brother is 25 years old and 178 cm tall. Why is there such a significant height difference between us? Am I just growing more slowly, or is there another reason? I’ve noticed th...

Dr. You Dianqi Reply:
Hello: There are individual differences that exist among organisms, even among those with the same parents. The situation you mentioned is indeed occasionally encountered in clinical practice. Regarding your questions about whether one can grow taller or grow at a slower rate, I ...

Understanding Growth Plate Elevation: Treatment Options for Young Athletes

Growth plate elevation Hello Doctor, my son is in the second year of junior high school. A few months ago, he started telling me that the area below his right knee was swollen. After seeing an orthopedic specialist, I was informed that it was due to an elevated growth plate, poss...

Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
Based on your symptom description, it seems more like Osgood-Schlatter disease, which is a benign condition that can heal on its own. Applying ice and using anti-inflammatory ointments may help (though the condition may persist). However, it is essential to have a physician condu...

Exploring Minimally Invasive Height Increase Surgery Options for Men

A male who is 159 cm tall is inquiring about minimally invasive height increase surgery? Hello Doctor, I am currently 23 years old and have had an X-ray that shows my growth plates have fully closed. I learned too late that growth hormone therapy could have been an option for me....

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Bone lengthening surgery involves cutting the original healthy bone (such as the femur or tibia) and then using instruments to gradually lengthen it, often with the implantation of intramedullary nails. After extending the bone to a certain length, it is stabilized to allow for p...

Height Concerns: Home Exercises and Growth Plate Closure in Teens

Height issues Hello, I am 15 years old, but my height is only 170 cm. During this pandemic, it's not possible to go out and exercise. I would like to know what exercises I can do at home to promote height growth. Also, I have heard that once the growth plates close, one cann...

Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: Simple exercises are sufficient; please avoid weightlifting for now. In addition to exercise, nutrition and rest are also very important. The growth plates in males typically close around the age of 18. Orthopedics, Changhua Hospital, Dr. Li Wen-Hong.

Understanding Tibial Fractures: Treatment, Surgery, and Growth Concerns

Tibial fracture Hello: My daughter suffered a tibial fracture in a car accident on September 5, 2018. She underwent surgery at that time, where a steel plate was used for fixation. The plate was removed the following July, and upon further observation, it was discovered that she ...

Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, if a pediatric fracture affects the growth plate, it can sometimes lead to asymmetrical growth. In such cases, it is necessary to suppress the growth on one side to prevent increasing deformity and to correct the malalignment. We will only know if there is still a leg leng...

Overcoming Height-Related Depression: Seeking Osteotomy for Shortening

I have been depressed for a long time due to my height and hope to undergo osteotomy to make myself shorter? I am 177 cm tall, currently 19 years and one month old. Since high school, I have been depressed due to my height issue, even going so far as to diet to avoid growing tall...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
There are surgeries to shorten bones, but they are typically performed for patients with leg length discrepancies, where a simple osteotomy is done on the longer bone to achieve equal length on both sides. As for individuals who wish to undergo osteotomy due to excessive height, ...

Can a 14-Year-Old Still Grow Taller with Advanced Bone Age?

Height issues Hello, doctor! I would like to ask: My friend's younger brother is 14 years old, but his height is around 153 to 154 cm. Recently, he went to the hospital and was told that his bone age is already 17 or 18 years old. Is it true that he can no longer grow taller...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If the growth plates have already closed, it is not possible to grow taller. However, a 14-year-old boy still has a chance to grow a little taller. Maintaining good nutrition and engaging in regular exercise can be beneficial for growth.

Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Height Concerns at 17

Height issues I am 16 years old, but I will turn 17 after December 5th. I went to see my growth plate yesterday, and the doctor said it is almost closed. The doctor also mentioned that I might grow another 1 to 2 centimeters. Hearing this made me very sad. During the examination,...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Typically, after the age of 15, if a male's growth plates have fused, he will not grow taller. A height of 160 cm or above is generally not considered short. Height does not determine everything about a person; one can engage in more physical activity and supplement nutritio...

Can I Still Grow Taller at 17? Understanding Growth Plates and Height Potential

How to grow taller? I am currently 17 years old, 161 cm tall. When I was 14, the doctor said that my growth plates were nearly closed. During three years of junior high and one year of high school, I only grew 1 cm. I would like to know if there is still a possibility for me to r...

Dr. You Dianqi Reply:
Hello, based on the information from the article, it seems that your growth plates are closer to closing. Whether you can reach a height of 165 cm is uncertain and difficult to determine. However, height is definitely just a small part; your demeanor will ultimately determine you...

Understanding Radial Fractures in 11-Year-Olds: Treatment and Risks

Radial fracture in an 11-year-old child? Dear Doctor, An 11-year-old child fell off a bicycle on July 25 and fractured the radius near the wrist. Initial treatment involved closed reduction and casting, with weekly follow-ups. The physician indicated that if there was no displac...

Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: 1. To prevent deformities, it is essential to provide stable fixation and protect the growth plates from excessive injury. Pediatric fractures are typically stabilized with percutaneous pins and cast immobilization, which is usually sufficient. Proper anesthesia (general a...

Can You Still Grow Taller After 20? Natural Methods to Consider

Is it still possible to grow taller? Hello, doctor. I will be turning 20 this year. My parents' heights are 173 cm and 157 cm. I started my menstrual period in the sixth grade, and currently, my height is only 148 cm (my mother says I should have at least surpassed 155 cm, b...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
In adults, the growth plates of the bones have closed, which theoretically means that it is not possible to grow taller unless limb lengthening surgery is performed to extend the lower limbs by four to five centimeters. Exercise, nutritional supplementation, or the use of medicat...

Understanding Growth Pain and Growth Plate Closure in Children

Growing pains and growth plates? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if my child has been experiencing frequent growing pains recently, could this indicate that her growth plates are about to fuse? Generally, growth plates fuse during puberty, but does this vary from person to per...

Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: Growing pains are not related to the closure of growth plates. If a third-grade girl has started menstruating, there may be an issue of precocious puberty, and I recommend taking your daughter to a pediatrician at the hospital. As long as the child has a balanced diet and ...

Can Growth Plates Be Delayed for Height Increase in Teens?

Growth issues Doctor, when measuring bone age, you mentioned that there is still a little space left in the wrist before it completely fuses, and that I might grow another 1-2 centimeters. I am currently 160 centimeters tall and 14 years old, and I would like to grow taller. Is t...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Theoretically, it cannot be extended.

Exploring Limb Lengthening Surgery: A Guide for Height Increase

I want to undergo height enhancement surgery? I have thought about this for a long time and have also assessed my financial situation. I have depression and hope to find suitable channels for height increase. I have always felt insecure about my height and wish to increase it by ...

Dr. You Dianqi Reply:
This type of surgery is associated with various nerve and wound-related issues, requiring careful consideration and further evaluation. In the medical field, it is essential to first assess whether you have any underlying conditions, such as endocrine issues, your current height,...

Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Growth Potential at Age 13

Is there still a chance for me to grow taller? 1) I am 13 years old, 163 cm tall, and weigh 50 kg. I started developing at the age of 11, and over the past two years, I have only grown an average of 3-4 cm per year. Do I still have a chance to grow taller? My goal is to reach 175...

Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello Joe: The closure of the growth plates in bones needs to be determined by X-ray. Once they are closed, that part of the bone will no longer grow unless surgery is performed. However, you may still have a chance to grow taller, but it will not be a rapid increase in height. O...

Understanding Growth Plate Injuries in Young Athletes: Risks and Treatments

Growth plate injury Hello Dr. Lee, Today I took my 13-year-old son for a knee examination due to recurring pain for the past two to three months. The X-ray revealed some bone growth on the growth plate of his right knee, which is quite noticeable to the touch. Since my son loves...

Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello Mr. Li: The bony prominence you are feeling is likely the tibial tuberosity. In adolescents aged 13 to 15, excessive physical activity can lead to prominence and pain in this area, but it typically does not hurt when not engaging in strenuous activities. Therefore, it is im...

Can I Still Grow Taller at 13? Understanding Growth Potential

Will it grow back? I am currently in the first year of junior high school and I am 152 cm tall. I usually go to bed between 11 PM and 1 AM. I have a good appetite and I would like to know if I can still grow taller.

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It is possible to grow a little taller if the growth plates in the bones have not yet closed. An individual's height is highly correlated with the height of their parents, indicating that genetic factors determine the height of offspring.

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