Growth, Orthopedics FAQ

Understanding Thigh Bone Fractures: Recovery Tips and Mobility Guidance

Femoral fracture, closed fracture? Hello doctor, I would like to inquire about my condition. I had a car accident on January 12 and suffered a fracture. It has been almost four months since then. During my last follow-up appointment, the doctor mentioned that bone growth has star...

Dr. You Dianqi Reply:
Hello, Xuan Xuan: Your main issue is a femoral fracture, and it is mentioned that there is a small piece missing. If this small piece is not significant, along with the physician stating that you can gradually start using crutches, it indicates that you are currently on a normal ...

Is It Necessary to Use Bone Growth Injection for Clavicle Fracture Recovery?

Clavicle fracture I would like to ask about a 65-year-old elderly person who suffered a clavicle fracture in a car accident in mid-March. After seeking medical attention, the doctor stated that surgery is not currently necessary and that a brace should be worn. The frequency of f...

Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: If a clavicle fracture does not require surgery, it can be protected with a triangular sling and figure-eight bandage for monitoring. Forteo (teriparatide) is originally used to stimulate bone growth in osteoporosis, but there is no evidence to support that it accelerates ...

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...

Addressing Frequent Falls and Growth Concerns in Young Children

Children frequently fall and have height issues? Dear Dr. Wang, I have a five-year-old boy and a two-year-old girl. My five-year-old son has frequently fallen while walking and running since he was little. He often complains of leg fatigue while walking and has difficulty jumpin...

Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, considering the short stature, frequent falls, and eye condition, I personally believe it is necessary to assess muscle strength. If there is muscle weakness, neuromuscular diseases and hereditary cellular issues should be considered. I recommend...

Understanding Growing Pains: A 19-Year-Old's Experience with Leg Discomfort

Growing pains at the age of 19? Hello, I have a question. I have had severe growing pains since childhood, often waking up crying in the middle of the night. As I grew older, these pains became less frequent, but I still experience them occasionally (about once every 1 to 2 month...

Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, growth pain should mostly disappear after puberty. Surgery is rarely needed. Please visit an orthopedic outpatient clinic for an examination. Thank you.

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.

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.

Can I Do Push-Ups After a Left Wrist Radius Fracture Surgery?

Fracture of the distal radius in the left wrist? Hello, doctor. I have a question. It's been over three months since I had surgery for a fracture of the radius in my left wrist. Can I do push-ups now? Also, is it normal that my little finger still feels a bit numb?

Dr. Xie Hongjia Reply:
Hello: Regarding the tingling sensation you mentioned, it is difficult to assess the extent of the injury without further evaluation. The degree of recovery from push-ups will depend on the growth of the bones. It is recommended that you follow up at a hospital. The Hualien Hospi...

How Soon Can You Drink Alcohol After Clavicle Surgery?

After surgery to remove the metal plate from a clavicle fracture, it is generally recommended to wait at least 6 to 8 weeks before consuming alcohol. This allows for proper healing and reduces the risk of complications. However, it is important to consult with your healthcare pro...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
After the wound has healed, it is permissible but not advisable to consume frequently, as it may affect the growth of the head.

Understanding Post-Fracture Pain: Signs of Chronic Osteomyelitis?

After a fibula fracture has healed, there may occasionally be a sudden sharp pain? In mid-October 2017, I had the steel pins removed from a previous fibula closed fracture. At the end of October, the staples used to secure the wound were removed. On November 2, the wound was red,...

Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, based on your symptoms, it is possible that you have a superficial wound infection with a stitch abscess. Generally speaking, if the wound has healed, it indicates that the infection is under control. The likelihood of chronic osteomyelitis is low, and a nuclear medicine o...

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...

Understanding Clavicle Fractures: Healing Challenges and Treatment Options

Clavicle fracture Hello, doctor. I was in a car accident on November 19, 2017, after 12 PM, where a small car collided with a mountain wall and flipped over. I was sitting on the far left, and there were two other guys pressing against me. Everyone else was fine, but I ended up w...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If a clavicle fracture is treated conservatively, there is a high chance of gradual healing with callus formation within approximately three months. If pain persists beyond three months and there are no signs of callus formation, surgical intervention should be considered. Since ...

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...

Challenging Recovery from Distal Tibia-Fibula Fracture: Healing Strategies

Distal tibiofibular comminuted fracture with poor healing? On July 20, 2016, I was involved in a car accident that resulted in a comminuted fracture of the distal tibia and fibula. Traction was performed on the same day, and on July 29, I underwent external fixation surgery (due ...

Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, you have sustained a distal tibiofibular comminuted fracture with poor healing, and you have undergone an autologous bone grafting procedure. If the fracture continues to heal poorly, you may require another autologous bone grafting surgery in the future. In addition to au...

Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Height Growth in Teens

Can I still grow taller? In our country, a height of 152 to 158 cm is considered normal for a 9th grader. Now that you are in the 10th grade and your height is 159 cm, it is still possible for you to grow taller.

Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, you are currently 15 years old and 159 cm tall. Given your age, there is still a possibility for you to grow taller before you turn 18. It is recommended that you drink two cups of high-calcium milk daily (powdered milk is fine, fresh milk is not necessary), engage in acti...

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