Growth plate, Orthopedics FAQ

Can I Still Grow Taller in High School? Understanding Growth Plates and Height

Can I only grow a little bit in my first year of high school? (P.S. I haven't grown more than 6 centimeters in a year.) Hello, I am a first-year high school student and I have a habit of exercising. Recently, I visited a pediatrician and had an X-ray done. The doctor said th...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The closure of growth plates is unrelated to other factors; it is a matter of individual constitution. Exercise does not affect the growth plates, and mood has little correlation with development.

Understanding Growth Rates in Teenagers: Is My Height Increase Normal?

In the first year of high school, students are generally considered to be in their early adolescence. I would like to inquire about the growth rate during this period? Hello, Doctor! I am a 15-year-old male, currently in my first year of high school. I started taking two bottles ...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Whether a person will grow taller is related to the closure of the growth plates. If the growth plates have not yet closed, it is possible for further height increase to occur. Normal sleep patterns and proper nutrition can also contribute positively to height. Additionally, gene...

Do Hand Growth Plate Closure and Foot Closure Occur Together?

If the growth plates in the hands have fused, will the growth plates in the feet also fuse? If the growth plates in the hands have fused, will the growth plates in the feet also fuse?

Dr. Xie Hongjia Reply:
Hello Mr. Qiu: The closure of growth plates occurs at a fixed time, but there can be slight variations as it differs from person to person and may not happen simultaneously. The Hualien Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare cares about your health.

Can You Still Grow Taller If Wrist Growth Plates Are Closed?

Growth plate issues If the growth plate in the wrist has already closed, but the growth plate in the knees has not, is there still a chance for further height increase?

Dr. Hong Ximing Reply:
If the growth plates in the knees have not yet closed, theoretically, there should still be an opportunity for growth in height.

Understanding Growth Plates and Bone Age Development in Children

Growth plates and bone age? I would like to ask the doctor if the growth plates and bone age development are synchronized. If the bone age is younger than the actual age, does that mean the growth plates close more slowly? Until what age should shorter children have their bone ag...

Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: Everyone develops at different rates, and generally, girls mature earlier than boys. If you want to assess bone age, an X-ray of the knees and pelvis should provide a good estimate. It is recommended to check if a child is shorter than their peers by the time they reach mi...

Understanding Height Growth and Changes in Adulthood

Height issues If a 26-year-old male's growth plates have closed, it indicates that he will not experience any further increase in height, not even by 0.1 centimeters (excluding temporary height increases from activities like yoga that stretch the spine). However, as individu...

Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
If a 26-year-old male has closed growth plates, it indicates that he will not grow taller. As he ages, factors such as osteoporosis and kyphosis may gradually decrease his height. The age at which height reduction begins varies from person to person.

Does X-Ray Exposure Reopen Closed Growth Plates? Understanding the Risks

Growth plate X-ray Hello Doctor, I would like to ask if taking X-rays of the growth plates will cause the already closed growth plates to reopen. I have had many X-rays taken due to a previous injury, and I am very concerned about the possibility of developing a condition like gi...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
X-rays cannot reopen the growth plates; once they are closed, no further height increase will occur, so there is no need to worry.

Understanding Growth Plates and X-Ray Concerns in Orthopedics

Growth plates and X-rays? Hello Doctor, thank you for taking the time to respond despite your busy schedule. I have been very anxious about the possibility of growing taller again. I previously underwent a growth plate examination, and the doctor confirmed that they have all fuse...

Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, at your current age, the growth plates have already closed, so taking multiple X-rays within a month will not reopen the closed growth plates. Please rest assured that everything is fine. Wishing you all the best.

Managing Height Growth Concerns: Insights for 17-Year-Olds

I don't want to grow taller? Hello, doctor. I am currently 17 years old and 169-170 cm tall. I do not wish to grow taller, but I previously had an examination that indicated there is something in my pituitary gland, although it is still uncertain what it is and is being moni...

Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, unless you have a pituitary gland disorder, generally speaking, at your age, you are unlikely to grow taller. Currently, there are no medications that can safely and effectively accelerate the healing of the growth plates. You don't need to worry too much. Thank you.

Can I Still Grow Taller at 20? Understanding Growth Plate Closure

Short stature? Hello, doctor. I am currently 20 years old and my height is only 153 cm. I started my menstrual period at the age of 12, and since then, I have hardly grown taller, with only minimal height increases measured in fractions of a centimeter each year. My growth plates...

Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, at the age of 20, it is normal not to grow taller anymore. Height may not be the most important thing in life. Thank you.

Understanding Scoliosis: Treatment Options and Growth Concerns

Scoliosis Hello Dr. Wang, I would like to inquire about scoliosis. I have a curvature of 30 to 40 degrees in my spine. I have been undergoing rehabilitation, but if the growth plates have closed and I continue with rehabilitation, will it prevent further straightening of my spine...

Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: When the Cobb's angle of scoliosis exceeds 30 to 40 degrees, conservative treatment is ineffective after adulthood. A small number of patients may continue to experience an increase in the angle, at which point surgical correction should be considered.

Understanding Growth Plates: How Tall Can You Grow at 15?

I don't want to grow taller anymore? Hello, I am a 15-year-old girl (going into high school) with a height of 174 cm. I got my first period in the first year of junior high. My parents are not tall, but my grandparents are quite tall (it seems to be a case of genetic inherit...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Typically, girls do not grow taller after the age of 15, as the growth plates have usually closed by this age.

Can I Still Grow Taller? Insights on Height Growth at 16

Hello, doctor. Is it still possible for me to grow taller? In two months, I will turn 16 years old. Yesterday, I had a pelvic X-ray, and the doctor said that my growth plates will likely fuse around the age of 18 (in about two years). I can still see some growth plates. My curren...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Height is related to genetics and is influenced by the heights of one's parents. Engaging in regular exercise may contribute to a slight increase in height, but it is impossible to predict whether it will reach 172 cm.

Understanding Cartilage Development at Age 27: What You Need to Know

Height issues Doctor, I apologize for asking one more question, but I just want to be sure. May I ask, at the age of 27, with all growth plates closed, is it safe to say that cartilage development is complete? This includes the spine and knee joints. Thank you, doctor.

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Yes.

Understanding Height Growth: When Will Boys Stop Growing?

Height issues I will turn 17 this October and I am currently in the first year of high school, which is equivalent to the 13th year of schooling in Taiwan. Since then, I have grown about 6 centimeters each year (from first to second grade), and now I am over 16 years old. I want ...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
By the age of seventeen, it is unlikely for a person to grow taller because the growth plates have already closed.

Understanding Height Anxiety: Concerns About Growth and Joint Health

Height issues Hello, Doctor. First, I would like to express my gratitude and respect for you, thanking you for sacrificing your precious time to care for patients. I know my question may be a bit tricky and bothersome, but it has caused me significant distress in my life. I have ...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The thickness of cartilage in adults is generally fixed after it has fully formed and does not increase further. However, with aging, it may undergo wear and gradually become slightly thinner.

Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Height Growth in Adolescents

I want to grow taller? Hello doctor, I am currently in the second year of junior high school and my height is 167 cm. I want to grow to 180 cm, but I have already developed all my body hair and I'm not sure if I can still grow taller. My exercise routine consists of running ...

Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, Dudu. You are currently in the second year of junior high school and your height is 167 cm. I recommend that you visit an orthopedic clinic to get X-rays of your wrist or knees to assess the status of your growth plates. If the growth plates have not yet closed, there is s...

Understanding Height Concerns in Teenage Girls: A Guide for Parents

Daughter's height Hello, Doctor. I would like to consult you regarding my daughter's height. She just turned 15 in early July, and her menstruation started in the first year of junior high. Over the three years in junior high, she grew from about 150 cm to around 158 cm...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The growth plates in girls typically close around the age of 15, after which they are unlikely to grow taller. Your daughter is currently 15, so there may still be a slight chance for her to grow a bit more. Height increase surgery is usually indicated for individuals with bone d...

Can I Still Grow Taller at 14? Understanding Growth Plates and Height Potential

Growth plate Hello doctor, I am currently 14 years and 8 months old. I previously had an X-ray of my growth plates, and the doctor said that the growth plates in my hands are almost fused, but there is still a slight gap in my wrists. My height is 172 cm. Is there still a chance ...

Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, Xiao Cheng. If the growth plates in your hands are close to fusing, the chances of you significantly growing to 180 cm may be limited. However, don't be discouraged. Make sure to consume enough calcium, engage in activities like skipping rope and playing basketball, a...

Recovering from Ligament Tears and Growth Plate Injuries in Kids

Ligament tear and growth plate injury? On graduation day, I was playing hopscotch and jumped to a certain square when I suddenly heard a crack. I found myself lying on a spring mattress. When I got home, my aunt, knowing that I couldn't walk, immediately took me to see an or...

Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: Ligament injuries and growth plate injuries can occur simultaneously; however, in children, the likelihood of requiring surgical treatment for growth plate or ligament injuries is low unless there is significant displacement. These injuries can typically be monitored. The ...

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