Can Girls Still Grow Taller After Growth Plate Closure?
Issues with Growth Plates in Girls Is it possible to have a slight increase in height after closure (is there a chance to grow 3 to 5 centimeters)? If the growth plates have closed for 1 to 2 years, is there still a chance? For a girl who is about to turn 13, if there is a possib...
Dr. You Dianqi Reply:
The closure of the growth plates indicates that a phase of development has been completed; however, it is still important to maintain a balanced diet, engage in moderate exercise, and ensure adequate sleep. It is advisable to consult a nutritionist or visit a pediatric endocrinol...[Read More] Can Girls Still Grow Taller After Growth Plate Closure?
Can Growth Plates Still Allow for Height Increase After Closure?
Closure of the growth plates? Is it possible for the growth plates to still have a slight chance of growth after closure? Is there a possibility of growing 3 to 5 centimeters if they are closed by 1 to 2?
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
After the growth plates have fused, individuals can generally grow an additional 2-3 centimeters. It is advisable to reduce the intake of sugary foods and processed foods, increase sun exposure and exercise, ensure adequate calcium intake, and get sufficient sleep.[Read More] Can Growth Plates Still Allow for Height Increase After Closure?
Understanding Growth Plate Injuries: Impact of Playing Baseball on Recovery
Growth plate and fracture at the junction of the fingers? Hello Doctor: I am 14 years old. While playing sports, I accidentally injured my finger by hitting it against a carrot. I went to a nearby hospital for treatment, and after an X-ray, it was found that there is a crack in t...
Dr. Shen Boquan Reply:
Hello, after the X-ray, it was found that there is a crack in the growth plate of the left thumb joint and the bone above it, indicating a fracture. If it is indeed a fracture, early activity is not recommended to avoid improper healing. Wishing you good health, Shen Boquan.[Read More] Understanding Growth Plate Injuries: Impact of Playing Baseball on Recovery
Understanding Fifth Metatarsal Base Fractures: Treatment Options and Recovery
Base of the fifth metatarsal fracture? Hello Doctor, on March 1st, I sustained a lateral fracture of the base of the fifth metatarsal due to a fall. On March 16th, the fracture gap had widened, and the doctor recommended surgery to insert a screw, but also mentioned that I could ...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
You can visit the outpatient clinic for evaluation, explanation, and examination.[Read More] Understanding Fifth Metatarsal Base Fractures: Treatment Options and Recovery
Understanding Fifth Metatarsal Base Fractures: Treatment Options and Recovery
Base of the fifth metatarsal fracture? Hello Doctor, I sustained an injury from a fall on March 1st, and on March 2nd, an orthopedic evaluation diagnosed me with a fracture at the base of the fifth metatarsal. During my follow-up on March 16th, it was noted that the fracture gap ...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Generally, fractures of the base of the fifth metatarsal typically do not require surgery. They usually heal well with approximately 8 to 10 weeks of cast immobilization, followed by about 4 to 6 weeks of rehabilitation after the cast is removed. However, a small number of patien...[Read More] Understanding Fifth Metatarsal Base Fractures: Treatment Options and Recovery
Understanding Bone Graft Durability After Femoral Decompression Surgery
Femoral decompression with bone necrosis exposure? On the 23rd of this month, I underwent femoral decompression surgery, which was triggered by alcohol consumption. Two years ago, I had a failed decompression on my left leg, which resulted in a second total knee arthroplasty. The...
Dr. Shen Boquan Reply:
Hello, the ischemic necrosis of the femoral head decompression surgery may help alleviate pain. As for the addition of bone graft or artificial bone, whether it can delay or treat the necrosis of the femoral head, I apologize as I have not explored or tried this. If you have furt...[Read More] Understanding Bone Graft Durability After Femoral Decompression Surgery
Is Surgery Worth It for O-legs? Insights on Treatment Options
Treatment for Bowlegs (Genu Varum) Doctor, I'm 13 years old and I visited an orthopedic specialist (Dr. Yao Shuxin). He suggested that I undergo minimally invasive surgery, but he mentioned that I would need to have four screws placed in my knee. I'm unsure if it's...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If there are no pain symptoms associated with bow legs, surgery is not necessary. Additionally, at the age of 13, there is a possibility of further growth, making it even more appropriate to wait. If issues arise later, correction can be performed at that time without delay.[Read More] Is Surgery Worth It for O-legs? Insights on Treatment Options
Understanding First Metatarsal Fractures: Recovery and Walking Advice
First metatarsal fracture Hello Doctor, this is my X-ray from early January https://ppt.cc/f6Vmzx. Additionally, this time https://ppt.cc/fC8nBx the doctor said I can wear a splint and try walking. The X-ray doesn't show much change. Will walking like this make it worse? Tha...
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
After one month, you can walk with a splint, and gentle movement can actually promote bone growth.[Read More] Understanding First Metatarsal Fractures: Recovery and Walking Advice
How to Address Stunted Growth at 18: Can You Still Get Taller?
What should be done if there has been no height increase over a four-year period? I'm sorry, but I would like to ask, since I haven't grown taller since the third year of junior high school, my height has been stuck at 176 cm. Now, at 18 years old in my senior year of h...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
You can go to the hospital for a bone age assessment or to get an X-ray to check if the growth plates in the knee joint have closed.[Read More] How to Address Stunted Growth at 18: Can You Still Get Taller?
Can I Still Grow Taller at 21? Understanding Height Potential
Is it still possible to grow taller? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask if my father is 188 cm, my mother is 167 cm, and my brother is already 188 cm, but I am only 181 cm. I am 21 years old; is it still possible for me to grow taller?
Dr. Shen Boquan Reply:
Hello, theoretically, the chances of growing taller after the age of 21 are quite low. However, the human body always holds unpredictable mysteries. If you are curious, you may consider visiting a growth assessment clinic. Wishing you good health, Shen Boquan.[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller at 21? Understanding Height Potential
Can Excess Calcium Supplements Stunt Growth in Children?
Taking too many calcium supplements can hinder growth? My mom keeps complaining about my height, saying that it's because I took too many calcium supplements in the past, which stunted my growth. However, I remember that cartilage growth is stimulated by hormones, which is w...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Height is usually more related to genetic factors, but nutrition and exercise also play a significant role.[Read More] Can Excess Calcium Supplements Stunt Growth in Children?
Can You Still Grow Taller? Tips on Height Increase for Teens
Methods to Increase Height I am currently 148 cm tall in the first year of junior high school. How tall can I expect to grow? Can taking traditional Chinese medicine really help with height growth? What exercises can promote height increase? What time should I go to bed each nigh...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: It is impossible to predict how tall one can grow. There is currently no evidence-based medicine supporting the use of traditional Chinese medicine for height increase. Any form of exercise is acceptable, but it should not be excessive or involve heavy lifting. Sleep durat...[Read More] Can You Still Grow Taller? Tips on Height Increase for Teens
Can You Reach 175 cm? Understanding Height Growth Factors
Regarding height? In the first semester of the third year of junior high school, the height is 165.5 cm. Secondary sexual characteristics were already present in the first year of junior high. The father is 178.8 cm tall and the mother is 155 cm tall. The height has not increased...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: I am not a fortune teller, so I cannot tell you if you will grow to 175 cm. Typically, height predictions are based on the average height of the parents plus a little extra. Growth is usually faster during the first 2-3 years of puberty and then gradually slows down. The m...[Read More] Can You Reach 175 cm? Understanding Height Growth Factors
Recovery Insights for Open and Comminuted Femur Fractures: A Patient's Journey
Open and comminuted fracture of the right femur, from July 4 to now November 16, with the fracture located in the middle of the thigh? Hello Doctor, I had an open and comminuted fracture of my right thigh due to a car accident on July 4th. I thought that the absence of pain meant...
Dr. You Dianqi Reply:
It is advisable to discuss your concerns with your original attending physician (surgeon), as each individual's injury severity and recovery process can vary. Please return for a follow-up appointment to discuss your concerns with the doctor, and ask them to evaluate the sub...[Read More] Recovery Insights for Open and Comminuted Femur Fractures: A Patient's Journey
Does Masturbation Affect Growth and Development in Adolescents?
The impact of masturbation on development? Hello, doctor. I am currently 13 years old, in the first year of junior high school, and my height is about 152-153 cm. My dad is 174 cm tall and my mom is 163 cm. I weigh 38.2 kg. I started masturbating in early August after graduating ...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: As long as you do not overexert yourself and it does not affect your rest and sleep, masturbation will not hinder physical development. Dr. Li Wen-Hong, Orthopedics, Changhua Hospital.[Read More] Does Masturbation Affect Growth and Development in Adolescents?
How Sleep Affects Height Growth in Adolescents: A Doctor's Insight
Sleep and Height Hello doctor, I am currently a ninth-grade student. I often stay up late scrolling on my phone, getting only 4 to 5 hours of sleep each night for over a year. During this time, I have only grown a little over one centimeter. Could this be related to my sleep? Or ...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: Adequate sleep is related to growth and development. Please avoid excessive use of mobile phones, and it is best to have more than 6 hours of sleep. If you are unsure whether the growth plates are about to close, please visit the pediatric metabolism and endocrinology depa...[Read More] How Sleep Affects Height Growth in Adolescents: A Doctor's Insight
Can You Still Grow Taller After Growth Plate Closure?
Growth plate issues Once the growth plates are completely closed, it is generally considered that further height increase is not possible. This is based on the understanding of skeletal development and growth plate physiology. However, while it is theoretically possible for some ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. It is impossible to grow taller. 2. There is no opportunity for that.[Read More] Can You Still Grow Taller After Growth Plate Closure?
Managing Nonunion in Metatarsal Fractures: Treatment Options Explained
Metatarsal fracture Hello, doctor. I suffered a fracture of the second, third, and fourth metatarsals in a car accident at the end of June. The doctor recommended surgery, so I opted for a procedure involving micro screws at my own expense. Now, three months have passed, and the ...
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
Hello, I recommend that you consult a foot and ankle specialist. Some larger hospitals or medical centers have more specialized orthopedic departments, including foot and ankle specialists who handle more complex foot and ankle issues. It is advisable to seek care from these phys...[Read More] Managing Nonunion in Metatarsal Fractures: Treatment Options Explained
Post-Surgery Concerns After Steel Nail Removal: Healing and Pain Management
Post-operative issues after hardware removal? Hello Dr. Chen! Last year, I had a femoral neck fracture in my right leg and had three steel pins implanted for stabilization. After a year of recovery, my doctor assessed that the bone had healed well, and on August 25 of this year, ...
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
Hello, there won't be any rejection issues with the BMP. I recommend having an X-ray follow-up in two months.[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns After Steel Nail Removal: Healing and Pain Management
Post-Surgery Concerns After Steel Nail Removal: What to Expect
Post-operative issues after nail removal surgery? Hello Dr. Chen! Last year, I had a femoral neck fracture in my right leg and had three steel pins implanted for stabilization. After a year of recovery, my doctor assessed that the bone had healed well, and on August 25 of this ye...
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
Hello, there won't be any rejection issues with the BMP. I recommend getting an X-ray follow-up in two months.[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns After Steel Nail Removal: What to Expect