Growth plate, Orthopedics FAQ

Can I Still Grow Taller at 18? Understanding Growth Potential and Options

Hello doctor, I would like to ask if I can still grow taller? I am now 18 years old, just turned 18. From the end of middle school to the end of high school, I only grew 3 to 4 centimeters. My parents are not tall; my mother is 157 cm and my father is around 165 cm. I am currentl...

Dr. Shen Boquan Reply:
Hello, online friend: The factors affecting height are quite complex. Typically, individuals do not grow taller after the age of eighteen, although there are some rare cases where growth may continue into later years. If you only need an X-ray to examine the growth plates, many s...

Can You Still Grow Taller? Insights on Height Growth in Adolescents

Height growth issues At the age of 14, with a height of 149 cm and a weight of 45 kg, and having started menstruation in the sixth grade, it is common to be shorter than peers. With parents' heights of 160 cm and 158 cm, genetic factors play a significant role in determining...

Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: There should still be a chance for growth. Please maintain good lifestyle habits, be consistent, and do not put too much pressure on yourself. Dr. Li Wen-Hong, Orthopedics, Changhua Hospital.

Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Bone Development in Adolescents

Bone Development Hello, doctor. I am 160 cm tall. When I was in the first year of junior high, I was 145 cm and went to see an endocrinologist. The doctor said I had about a year left to grow, and I already had a slight Adam's apple but hadn't experienced voice changes ...

Dr. Cai Shanglin Reply:
Hello: As long as the growth plates have not closed, there is still a chance. With a normal diet, adequate sleep, and moderate exercise, there is still an opportunity for growth.

Understanding Growth Plate Closure and Its Impact on Height

Closure of the growth plates? In reference to your previous question #117885, when you mentioned "sixteen years old," are you referring to bone age? If so, I haven't been tested for that, but I have continued to grow taller since I recently turned sixteen.

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
In males, the growth plates typically begin to close after the age of fifteen, and by around sixteen, they are usually completely closed. An X-ray of the growth plates is simply used to confirm whether they have closed.

Understanding Growth Plates: Can You Still Grow Taller at 16?

Height, growth plates I am currently a high school freshman (16 years old) and my height is around 160 cm. I want to grow to over 170 cm. I seem to have developed secondary sexual characteristics, such as a noticeable Adam's apple (though I'm not sure how to check), voi...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If the individual is sixteen years old, the growth plates may have already closed as indicated by an X-ray, making it unlikely for further height increase. The presence of sounds during joint movement does not have any significant impact.

Can You Still Grow Taller After Growth Plate Closure at 21?

Closure of the growth plates? When I was 20 years old, I had an examination of my growth plates, and there was only a small amount left, about the size of a sesame seed. Now that I am 21, is there still a chance for me to grow taller? I've heard many people say that males ma...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
After the age of 15-16, the growth plates in males will close. Once the growth plates are closed, it is not possible to grow taller, and medications or calcium supplementation will not have any effect.

Do Sports Injuries Affect Growth Plate Closure in Teens?

Growth plate injuries Doctor, I would like to ask if my previous injuries to my knee and ankle while playing basketball could affect the rate of growth plate closure? I am currently 169 cm and want to grow to 175 cm.

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If there are no fractures or injuries to the growth plates, it will not affect growth. Currently at 169 cm, there is still a chance to reach 175 cm. Both exercise and nutrition must be balanced.

How Much Taller Can I Grow? Insights on Growth Plates and Height Potential

How much more can I grow? Hello doctor, I recently visited the endocrinology department and had an X-ray of the growth plate in my left hand. It shows that there is only one line remaining, which may indicate that I am close to completing my growth. I would like to know how much ...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
After the age of 15, height growth typically ceases, which is influenced by genetics as well as nutrition and exercise. Each individual's height will vary.

Will I Grow Taller? Understanding Growth Plates and Height Potential

Height, growth plates I am currently in the ninth grade and my height is 173 cm. However, from February to September of this year, I only grew 1.4 cm at school. I hope to reach a height of 178 cm. Will I still grow taller? Do I need to get a bone age X-ray? Thank you.

Dr. Hong Ximing Reply:
Normal growth is sufficient; exercise can stimulate growth, but it is important to avoid injuries, as they may affect growth.

Understanding Scoliosis: Will a 30-Degree Curve Worsen in Teens?

Scoliosis Hello Director Shih, the patient is a 16-year-old male. The X-ray shows that the growth plates have fused, and there is a 30-degree lumbar scoliosis. I would like to know if this condition is likely to worsen, as I have read online that 30 degrees is a critical point fo...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
X-ray examinations can be performed every six months to determine if there has been any deterioration. Typically, a curvature of 30 degrees in idiopathic scoliosis does not require surgery and may not necessarily worsen.

Concerns About Height Growth at 15: Seeking Medical Advice

At 15 years old, the height is 166 cm? Hello Doctor, I have been one of the shorter students in my class since elementary school. Although I experienced significant growth during my transition from junior high school to high school, I still consider myself on the shorter side as ...

Dr. Hong Ximing Reply:
At 15 years old, with a height of 166 cm and a weight of 55 kg, the individual appears to be developing normally based on body type and BMI. It is recommended to allow for natural and healthy growth without the need for growth hormone treatment.

Can I Still Grow Taller at 14? Understanding Height Development

Height issues? At the age of 14, with a height of around 160 cm, and having already experienced voice changes and developed an Adam's apple, you may still have some potential for growth. Growth patterns can vary significantly among individuals, and factors such as genetics p...

Dr. Hong Ximing Reply:
Based on age, the growth plates should still be open and unhealed, allowing for continued height growth. Engaging in appropriate exercise and maintaining a balanced diet can help increase height.

Understanding Growth Plates: When Do They Close and Height Potential?

Height issues Hello Doctor: On September 10, 2016, I had an X-ray taken by an orthopedic doctor to check if my growth plates had closed. The X-ray was of my pelvis, and the doctor said they had not closed yet, so there is still a chance for me to grow a bit more. I would like to ...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Whether one will grow taller depends on the growth plates near the knee joints. By the age of seventeen, it is generally expected that further height increase is unlikely, and there is no need to take any special medications.

Can Nutrition and Lifestyle Help My Son Reach 178cm Height?

Premature closure of the growth plates? Hello, doctor. My son is currently 14 years and 4 months old. Last week, he mentioned that his growth plates are closing quickly, and there is only a little space left at his wrist. His current height is 172.7 cm (he has only grown 0.7 cm i...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
A balanced diet is sufficient, and there is no need to consume additional supplements as they may not provide significant benefits. It is possible for a fourteen-year-old to grow taller.

Can a 15-Year-Old Girl Still Grow Taller After Menstruation?

Growth plate issues I am a 15-year-old girl, and I have had my period for over two years. My height has been around 150 cm for the past few years without much change. Is there still a chance for me to grow taller?

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Girls typically stop growing after the age of fifteen. If the growth plates are already closed, they will not grow any taller.

Do We Need X-Rays of Feet or Knees After Growth Plate Fusion?

The growth plates in the hands have fused. Is it still necessary to take X-rays of the feet or knees? Today, I took my son for a hand X-ray, and the pediatric endocrinologist said that the growth plates have fused. Does this mean he can no longer grow taller, or should we also ge...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
There is likely no need for additional X-rays, as a 19-year-old may not grow taller anymore.

Can You Still Grow Taller After Age 19? Exploring Options for Height Increase

Height growth issues Currently, a 19-year-old who graduated from elementary school at 165 cm has only grown 2 cm during three years of junior high and 1 cm during three years of high school. Are there any remedial measures available?

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
At 19 years old, a male's growth plates have already closed, and he will not grow taller.

Understanding Growth Plate Testing: Timeline and Height Potential

Growth plate issues How many days does it take to get the results after testing the growth plates, or can the results be known immediately after the test? When testing the growth plates, can I ask when they are likely to close and how many more centimeters I can grow?

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
An X-ray of the knee joint can immediately indicate that a 14-year-old male may be nearing the closure of his growth plates.

Height Concerns: Can Lifestyle Choices Affect Growth at 19?

Height issues Doctor, I am 19 years old and will turn 20 soon. When I was in the first year of high school, I was 161 cm tall, but by the third year of junior high, I was only 166 cm. Now, I am probably only around 167 or 168 cm. I believe that irregular sleep patterns during jun...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
At the age of 19, there is no need for further imaging as the growth plates have already closed.

Can Balanced Diet and Exercise Help Increase Height After Growth Plate Closure?

Epiphyseal plate closure Hello, doctor. Some time ago, I had an X-ray taken of my right knee at the hospital to check the growth plate, and the doctor indicated that it has already closed (a single line). I would like to ask if there is still a way to increase my height by 3 to 5...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Theoretically, once the growth plates close, an individual will not grow taller regardless of any methods used. Typically, the growth plates close after puberty, with boys around the ages of 15 to 16 and girls around 14 to 15.

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