Can I Still Grow Taller? A 16-Year-Old's Height Concerns
A 16-year-old male, currently 169 cm tall, wishes to increase his height as he transitions from the first year to the second year of high school? Based on your current height of 169 cm and your parents' heights (father at 181 cm and mother at 157 cm), along with your uncle&#...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Once the growth plates close, height growth ceases. Typically, boys stop growing taller after the age of 16.[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller? A 16-Year-Old's Height Concerns
Concerns About Height Growth in Adolescents: What to Expect
Height increase issues? Hello doctor, I am a boy preparing to enter the second year of high school. I previously visited a doctor who said I would grow to 164 cm. I thought that 164 cm is already considered normal, so I didn't receive any special growth hormone injections; I...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
After puberty, it becomes very difficult to grow taller. If the growth plates have already closed, height increase will not be possible.[Read More] Concerns About Height Growth in Adolescents: What to Expect
Can You Still Grow Taller After 18? Tips for Increasing Height
Height issues Hello, doctor: I am currently about 18 years and 3 months old, and my height is nearly 170 cm. Are there any methods to increase my height? I would like to reach at least 173 cm. Is there still a chance?
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
You should go to the hospital to check whether your growth plates have closed in order to assess the possibility of further height increase. Additionally, there are many similar questions, and you may refer to our frequently asked questions section for more information. Thank you...[Read More] Can You Still Grow Taller After 18? Tips for Increasing Height
Height Growth Concerns: Can Sleep and Exercise Help?
Regarding the issue of growing taller and consequently losing weight? Hello, Doctor: I am 12 years old and will be entering the second year of junior high school. I got my period in the fifth grade. I’m not sure if it’s because I stay up late, but I haven’t grown much in recent y...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The growth plates in girls typically close around the age of 14, so there is still a chance for them to grow taller. Sufficient sleep is essential, and exercise and nutrition are also very important.[Read More] Height Growth Concerns: Can Sleep and Exercise Help?
Is My Growth Plate Fully Calcified? Understanding Bone Development
Please help me determine if my growth plates are calcified? The three links above contain the X-ray results of my left hand. Doctor, can you tell me if this indicates that my growth plates have completed calcification? Will my potential height increase be limited to only 2-3 cent...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
At 17 years old, if the growth plates have already closed, it is likely that further height increase is not possible.[Read More] Is My Growth Plate Fully Calcified? Understanding Bone Development
Understanding 8-Degree Scoliosis: Is It Normal and What to Do?
Scoliosis of 8 degrees? Hello, doctor! I have an 8-degree scoliosis. Is that normal? My growth plates have already closed, so will the degree of scoliosis increase? Can I use a pull-up bar to straighten my spine? I am 18 years and 2 months old. Thank you for your response!
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: The growth plates have closed with an 8-degree scoliosis, so the chance of worsening is low. Performing pull-ups for correction is unlikely to be effective. If there are no symptoms, monitoring is sufficient.[Read More] Understanding 8-Degree Scoliosis: Is It Normal and What to Do?
Understanding Pain and Treatment Options for Knee Tumors
Left knee pain? There is an 8 cm tumor near the growth plate of my left knee. It was accidentally discovered at the hospital a year ago. Initially, it didn't hurt and I didn't feel much, but now it hurts at any time, sometimes to the point where my entire leg feels numb...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Your symptoms suggest that you may have a bone tumor. However, an 8 cm tumor is not small, so you should return to the hospital for a re-evaluation as soon as possible. If there are any changes, surgical treatment may be necessary. Please remember to follow up promptly, and I wis...[Read More] Understanding Pain and Treatment Options for Knee Tumors
Can You Still Grow Taller After 16? Understanding Height Potential
Height increase issues? Question (April 1, 2017): I am currently a high school freshman (16 years old) with a height of 165.5 cm and a weight of 56 kg. I do weight training once a week. My growth spurt period has already passed; during middle school, I grew 5 cm in six months. Af...
Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
During the first year of high school, if a person only grows 2 millimeters, it indicates that the growth plates responsible for height increase have already fused, making further growth difficult. Supplementing with calcium will not be beneficial.[Read More] Can You Still Grow Taller After 16? Understanding Height Potential
Understanding 8-Degree Scoliosis: Will It Progress After Growth Plate Closure?
Scoliosis of 8 degrees! Hello, doctor! I have a question! I am 18 years and 2 months old, and I have an 8-degree scoliosis. My growth plates have closed. Will the degree of my scoliosis increase? Can hanging from a pull-up bar help straighten my spine? Thank you for your response...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
A curvature of 8 degrees is considered very mild and typically does not progress; it cannot be straightened.[Read More] Understanding 8-Degree Scoliosis: Will It Progress After Growth Plate Closure?
Can You Still Grow Taller After Growth Plates Close at 18?
The growth plates have already closed, at 18 years and 2 months old? Hello doctor, I have a question! I am 18 years and 2 months old! My growth plates have already closed. Will I still grow taller?
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Theoretically, one will not grow taller anymore.[Read More] Can You Still Grow Taller After Growth Plates Close at 18?
Concerns About Growth Plate Closure and Height Potential in Early Maturation
Concerns about the impending closure of growth plates? Hello Doctor: My younger brother is currently in sixth grade (born on August 4, 2005). Last week, he went to the hospital for an examination, and the doctor said he has precocious puberty, with a bone age advanced by three ye...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The growth plates in males typically close around the age of 15, making it difficult to increase height afterward. Currently, at a height of 167 cm and with a father who is 175 cm tall, there is still a possibility of growing taller with appropriate exercise, nutrition, and suffi...[Read More] Concerns About Growth Plate Closure and Height Potential in Early Maturation
Understanding and Managing Tibial Pain: Insights for Young Athletes
Tibial pain in the knee? Hello Doctor, a while ago I had to go for a physical examination for military service, and I took the opportunity to check on my long-standing issue with right knee pain. The symptoms include a protrusion just below the knee on my right calf, and I experi...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Osgood-Schlatter disease may be related to tibial tuberosity inflammation. It typically occurs in youth and usually alleviates pain in adulthood without causing long-term complications. If the pain is severe, it is essential to stop exercising, rest, apply heat, and consider medi...[Read More] Understanding and Managing Tibial Pain: Insights for Young Athletes
Can I Still Grow Taller at 19? Understanding Height Growth Potential
Height growth issues Hello, doctor: I am currently 19 years old and attending university. My height has been consistently 161 cm. Do I still have a chance to grow taller?
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: If the growth plates in the knee have fused, the chances of further height increase are minimal.[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller at 19? Understanding Height Growth Potential
Can Exercise and Sleep Help Increase Height After Growth Plate Closure?
Growth plate, height Hello Doctor: I am a 16-year-old male in the first year of high school, with a height of 166 cm. A few days ago, I went to the hospital for a growth plate X-ray, and the doctor said that my growth plates have fused, and my bone age is 17 years. Is there still...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Once the growth plates have fused, theoretically, one will no longer grow taller. However, exercise can increase muscle strength, making one stronger and healthier.[Read More] Can Exercise and Sleep Help Increase Height After Growth Plate Closure?
Understanding Growth Plate Closure: Can You Still Grow Taller?
Closure of the growth plates? A few days ago, I had an X-ray, and the doctor said that the growth plates in my knees have closed, but the ones in my pelvis have not. He mentioned that there is still a chance for me to grow taller. Is this true?
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Around the age of 15, it is still possible to grow a little more. However, if the growth plates are completely closed, then no further height increase will occur.[Read More] Understanding Growth Plate Closure: Can You Still Grow Taller?
Impact of ACL Injury on Growth Plates and Future Surgery Considerations
Ligaments and growth plates? Hello Doctor: Currently, I have a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in my right knee, with a displacement of more than 1 centimeter. I can feel my knee sliding while walking, but there is no pain, only pain when I squat all the way down, making it...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Surgery for ligament reconstruction involves drilling through the bone and growth plates, which may affect strength gains; however, it is still possible to engage in physical activity afterward.[Read More] Impact of ACL Injury on Growth Plates and Future Surgery Considerations
Can You Still Grow Taller If Wrist Growth Plates Are Closed?
Height growth issues Why has the growth plate in the wrist fused while the one in the knee has not, even though both have been examined with X-rays? Can height still increase in this situation?
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It is unlikely to grow taller after the age of 15, as boys typically stop growing in height around this age.[Read More] Can You Still Grow Taller If Wrist Growth Plates Are Closed?
Height Concerns: Understanding Growth Plates and Height Potential
Concerns about height? Doctor, I have seen your previous response where you mentioned that as long as the growth plates are not closed, one can still grow taller, although the growth rate may decrease. I completely agree with this, so I would like to ask you some questions. I hav...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello, Ah Tai: You will grow taller; just let it happen naturally without putting too much pressure on yourself. Dr. Li Wen-Hong, Orthopedics, Changhua Hospital.[Read More] Height Concerns: Understanding Growth Plates and Height Potential
Understanding Growth Plate Development: Orthopedic vs. Endocrine Insights
The issue of height increase? Doctor, may I ask why when I went to the orthopedic department last September for an X-ray of my knee growth plates, the orthopedic doctor told me that there was still a lot of growth potential? However, when I visited the pediatric endocrinology dep...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Typically, once the growth plates have closed, an individual will no longer grow taller.[Read More] Understanding Growth Plate Development: Orthopedic vs. Endocrine Insights
Understanding Growth Plates: Can You Still Grow Taller?
Concerns about Growing Taller The growth plates in different parts of the body have similarities and differences in terms of their location, function, and timing of closure. Generally, growth plates, or epiphyseal plates, are areas of developing cartilage tissue near the ends of ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Typically, the growth plates near the knees will close, and further height increase will not occur.[Read More] Understanding Growth Plates: Can You Still Grow Taller?