Growth plate, Orthopedics FAQ

Understanding Height Stagnation: Tips for Growth During Adolescence

Height stagnation? Hello Doctor, I am a 15-year-old freshman in high school. My height has been around 168 cm from the end of middle school to now. I am very worried that I might not grow any taller, so I asked my mom to look up information online. She said she would give me her...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Height is related to genetic inheritance from parents. If the parents are taller, the children are likely to be taller as well. A height of 168 cm is actually not considered short. If the growth plates have not yet closed, there is still a possibility for further growth. Paying a...

Understanding Mild Knee Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions

Mild knee pain? I've been experiencing some soreness in my knee over the past couple of days. Could it possibly be related to the following issues: 1. I previously had an injury to my anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) but did not seek any treatment. 2. My growth plates have f...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The closure of growth plates is not related to knee pain. If a person experiences rapid growth during puberty, the ligaments may be stretched, leading to growing pains. A tear in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can cause anterior-posterior instability in the knee, resulting ...

Understanding Growth Plate Closure in Spine and Pelvis Development

Growth plate issues Hello Dr. Lee, thank you for your response! May I ask: 1. At what age do the growth plates of the spine typically close completely? 2. Once the growth plates of the spine are closed, does that mean spinal development is complete and will not grow anymore? 3. I...

Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
1. The growth plates completely close by around the age of 25. 2. Once the growth plates of the spine close, the spine will no longer grow. 3. The pelvis is the last growth plate to close in the human body; therefore, if the pelvic growth plates have closed, it indicates that ove...

Understanding Growth Plates: Key Questions About Spinal Development

Issues with growth plates? Hello, Doctor. I have three questions to ask you. Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm! 1. Is it true that each cervical vertebra and the proximal thoracic vertebra also have growth plates? 2. I have heard a claim that after the growth plates i...

Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, 1. Each vertebra (including cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae) has a growth plate located near the intervertebral disc. 2. Indeed, there is literature confirming that after the growth plates in the feet close, the spine can still increase by 14 mm. (Howell et al....

Can I Still Grow Taller at 16? Understanding Growth Plates and Height Potential

Growth plate elongation I just turned 16 this year and I'm a first-year high school student. My growth plates seem to have fused, and my height is only 163 cm. My mom is 155 cm and my dad is 168 cm. I drink milk every day, but I haven't been skipping rope, and sometimes...

Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, it is difficult to grow another 7 centimeters after just turning 16 and with the growth plates nearly fused.

Can I Still Grow Taller at 16? Understanding Growth Plates and Height

Height does not increase? At 16 years old, you sometimes engage in masturbation and have a smoking habit. Currently, your height is 167 cm, while your brother's height is 178 cm. You are unsure if your growth plates have closed and if you still have a chance to grow taller. ...

Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: An X-ray of the knee joint can determine whether the growth plates have closed, but it cannot accurately predict how much taller you will grow. Your height is already 167 cm, so just let it happen naturally. Changhua Hospital, Orthopedics, Dr. Li Wen-Hong.

Understanding Scoliosis Diagnosis: Can a 20-Degree Curve Be Corrected at 22?

A few days ago, I was diagnosed with scoliosis with a curvature of 20 degrees? A few days ago, I was diagnosed with a 20-degree scoliosis at a rehabilitation clinic. I am 22 years old, and the doctor stated that it cannot be corrected because my bones have already matured. Howeve...

Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, according to medical principles, the growth plates are typically closed by the age of 22, so correction should not be possible. However, if a physical therapist suggests that correction is possible, you might as well give it a try, as it won't harm the body.

Understanding Growth Plate Issues: Can You Still Grow Taller?

Growth plate issues I am currently 173 cm tall. A few days ago, I went to the hospital for an X-ray of my knee, and the doctor told me that the growth plate at 3764 has a height increase ratio. He then mentioned that the growth plate below the knee is nearly fused and that the sm...

Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: It is no longer possible to significantly increase height; only a little more growth is possible. Thank you! Wishing you good health! Orthopedics, Changhua Hospital, Dr. Li Wen-Hong.

Can You Still Grow Taller at 18? Understanding Growth Plates and Height

Height and Growth Plate Issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if it's still possible to grow taller at the age of 18, considering that I have already developed an Adam's apple during high school. Does this mean that my growth plates have already fused?

Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, you are currently 18 years old, and since you have already developed an Adam's apple during high school, it indicates a high likelihood that your growth plates have fused. However, it is still recommended that you visit an orthopedic clinic for an X-ray to confirm whe...

Recovery Time After Elbow Growth Plate Displacement Surgery

Medial elbow growth plate displacement? Hello doctor, I fell while riding my bike at school and displaced the growth plate on the inner side of my elbow. I would like to ask how long the rehabilitation period will be after I have removed the metal pins. (I just had the pins remov...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It will take approximately three months of continuous rehabilitation to potentially achieve a better recovery status.

Understanding Benign Bone Tumors: Impact on Dance and Surgery Costs

Osteochondroma of the right knee? In my first year of high school, I went to the hospital for an X-ray, and the doctor said I have a benign bone tumor. I researched online and found that it might be due to an injury to the growth plate, so the doctor told me not to worry. However...

Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
1. You should return to the orthopedic outpatient clinic for follow-up evaluation of the current status of the bone tumor. 2. Unless the tumor is very large, dancing and stretching exercises should not have any impact. 3. The cost of the surgical removal is covered by health insu...

Understanding Growth Plates and Height: A Guide for Parents

Growth plate height Hello, doctor. My son is currently a freshman in high school and just turned 16 years old, with a height of 167 cm. He injured his ankle in April and had an X-ray taken. The doctor indicated that the growth plate in his ankle has already healed, and suggested ...

Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: (1) You may consult your Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) physician regarding the prescription of Chinese herbal medicine. Personally, I suggest that it may be best not to take it, but I have no evidence to support or refute TCM treatments. (2) During puberty, long bones...

Can I Still Grow Taller with Unhealed Growth Plates?

Growth plate issues My growth plate on top has not yet healed, but the one below is close to healing. Can I still grow taller? I am transitioning from middle school to high school.

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Before the age of fifteen, there is still a chance for growth in height; however, if the growth plates are completely closed, further height increase will not be possible.

Understanding Thigh Discomfort Without Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions

Thigh soreness without pain? Hello Doctor, I previously asked you about my knee issue, and now my knee feels a bit better, but my right thigh has started to feel sore all day (my lower back occasionally feels sore as well). My right thigh feels warm, but it doesn't hurt, and...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Typically, after boys go through puberty and the growth plates close, they can no longer increase in height. For boys, this usually occurs after the age of 16.

Understanding Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis in Children: Treatment Options Explained

Growth plate slippage I would like to inquire about a fourth-grade child. If the growth plate at the connection between the femur and the pelvis has slipped, what treatment options are recommended? Is surgery necessary?

Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: The growth plate slippage at the upper end of the femur should be surgically fixed with steel pins to prevent further displacement. Other treatment methods such as non-weight bearing, bed rest, using a wheelchair, or crutches are unlikely to prevent further slippage and sh...

Can I Still Grow Taller at 17? Understanding Growth Plate Closure

I am not sure if I can still grow taller? Dear Doctor: I recently had an X-ray of my hand to check if the growth plates have fused. Today, I reviewed the report, and the doctor mentioned that the growth plates in my fingers have closed, but there is still a slight gap in my wrist...

Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, based on your situation, the fingers have fully closed, but there is still a slight gap in the wrist, so your potential for height increase is limited. However, before the wrist bones fully close, you still have a chance to grow over 1 cm by jumping rope daily, drinking mi...

Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Height Potential in Teenagers

What is the maximum height in centimeters? I am currently a 15-year-old male in the third year of junior high school, facing the pressure of exams. However, I go to bed very late every day. My dad is 164 cm, and my mom is 154 cm. My current height is 162.7 cm, and I wonder if I c...

Dr. Cai Shanglin Reply:
According to the height formula, the estimated height can reach approximately 165.5 cm. As for whether one can still grow taller during high school, it largely depends on whether the growth plates have closed. An X-ray can be used to determine this.

Understanding Growth Plate Closure and Height Variations in Children

Issues with Growth Plates Hello, Doctor. I have two questions to ask you. The first one is, which area should be examined to accurately determine the closure of the vertebral growth plates? Does the closure of the vertebral growth plates occur faster than that of the hand? The se...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. The closure of the growth plates is usually assessed by examining the wrist; by the age of 24, they are typically closed. 2. The margin of error in height measurement is generally not that significant.

Understanding Height Growth and Spinal Issues in Young Adults

Height. Spine? Doctor, I would like to ask you about my situation. I am 18 years old and 162 cm tall. I have had my bone age assessed at the hospital, and the doctor simply said that since I am 18, I am done growing. I feel that this explanation is a bit too simplistic. Does this...

Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Height is generally influenced by several factors, aside from endocrine disorders, including 1. genetics, 2. nutrition, 3. sleep, and 4. physical activity. It cannot be determined solely by the height of the parents. For example, Yao Ming is taller than both of his parents. Conve...

Growing Pains at 17: Understanding Late Development in Teens

Growing pains at the age of 17? Hello, doctor. I will be turning 18 this October. My family members are generally not very tall, and I haven't grown much during my three years in middle school; my height is currently only 164 cm. Recently, I've noticed that sometimes wh...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
At 17 years old, the growth plates should typically have closed, so growth pain is unlikely. The knee joint pain may be due to other reasons, and your development is not considered late.

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