Which Specialist to Consult for Growth Plate Concerns?
Growth plate issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask: 1. If I want to know if I can still grow taller, which department should I consult (endocrinology, orthopedics, or...)? Thank you.
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
At 18 years old, growth typically ceases, and it is usually necessary to check if the growth plates have closed. You may consult an orthopedic specialist for this evaluation.[Read More] Which Specialist to Consult for Growth Plate Concerns?
Understanding Growth Plate Issues: Do Height Enhancement Products Affect Bones?
Growth plate issues I would like to ask about the hanging bricks (used for height increase) that I purchased online. I followed the instructions, and sometimes I measure an increase of one or two centimeters in height, but at times it returns to my original height. Will this have...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, after the growth plates close, the bones should no longer grow in length, but height can still vary slightly (for example, being taller in the morning). I'm not familiar with the term "吊磚" (which translates to "hanging bricks"), so I cannot comment...[Read More] Understanding Growth Plate Issues: Do Height Enhancement Products Affect Bones?
Understanding Growth Plate Closure and Its Relation to Puberty
Growth plate issues Is there a relationship between the closure of growth plates and puberty? Does the growth plate also close at the end of puberty?
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
After puberty, the growth plates in the bones fuse, which prevents further height increase. Boys typically experience this around the ages of 15 to 16, while girls usually do so around 14 to 15 years old.[Read More] Understanding Growth Plate Closure and Its Relation to Puberty
Understanding Bone Tumors: Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Osteoma treatment Hello, recently I developed a tumor about the size of a grain of rice on the second phalanx of my little finger. It doesn't cause any issues normally, but it hurts for a while when pressed hard. I visited a dermatologist who suggested it might be an osteoma...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If it is a soft tissue growth, it is usually a ganglion cyst. Although it may feel firm, it often has some elasticity. If it is a bone growth, it is most likely a chondroma. It will be fixed to the bone and cannot be moved. If you are concerned, it is advisable to have an orthope...[Read More] Understanding Bone Tumors: Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Will I Grow Taller? Understanding Height Growth During Adolescence
Height growth issues? I am currently 15 years old, in the third year of junior high school, and my height is only 155 cm. I would like to ask if I will still grow taller. My dad is 162 cm, my mom is 150 cm, and my two older sisters are both 150 cm as well. I am the shortest in my...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
In males, growth plates, which are located at the ends of bones and allow for bone lengthening, typically close around the age of sixteen. In other words, after this age, they will no longer grow taller.[Read More] Will I Grow Taller? Understanding Height Growth During Adolescence
Can Adults Still Grow Taller? Understanding Height Potential After Puberty
Can adults still grow taller? In the first year of junior high school, I grew from 153 cm to 162 cm. When I was 13 years old in the second year of junior high, I had an X-ray of my growth plates and had already developed pubic hair and a few facial hairs. During the second and th...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, in adults, the growth plates of the iliac bones have already closed, so they should not be able to increase in height any further.[Read More] Can Adults Still Grow Taller? Understanding Height Potential After Puberty
Understanding Nonunion of the Radius: Treatment Options and Insights
Unhealed radius fracture It has been over three months since the autologous bone graft for the radial head, and it has not yet healed. The shape resembles an L, with one long side showing regeneration and the shorter side remaining unhealed. The attending physician mentioned that...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
There is still room for growth after more than three months, so we can wait and see, as there is still a chance for healing over time.[Read More] Understanding Nonunion of the Radius: Treatment Options and Insights
Understanding Hip Labral Tears: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Labral tear of the hip joint Hello, Doctor. Last year, I fell from a height of 3 meters while lifting heavy objects. Since then, I have experienced swelling on the outer side of my left hip joint, and there is a clicking sound on the inner side that is painful. I have been receiv...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Further evaluation with ultrasound or MRI can be considered. It's advisable to have a physician assess the situation before making any plans regarding potential regrowth, as some conditions may not allow for regrowth and may require surgery.[Read More] Understanding Hip Labral Tears: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Understanding Growth Plates: Do Acne Signs Indicate They're Open?
Growth plate issues I currently have acne; does this mean my growth plates have already closed?
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, the growth plates are present at birth and close at the end of puberty. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Growth Plates: Do Acne Signs Indicate They're Open?
Can You Still Grow Taller After 20? Exploring Height Myths and Facts
Is it still possible to grow taller at the age of 20? Doctor, I am 20 years old and 170 cm tall. My father is about 167 cm, my grandmother is around 158 cm, and my brother is 180 cm. I would like to know if I can still grow taller. Since I am already over 20, is there really no c...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The growth plates in humans cease to function after puberty, which means that theoretically, it is impossible to grow taller afterward. Mechanical methods will not result in increased height.[Read More] Can You Still Grow Taller After 20? Exploring Height Myths and Facts
Understanding Non-Healing Issues in Orthopedic Recovery: A Patient's Concern
Healing issues I discussed the issue of the non-union of the radial head with my attending physician, but the doctor said that since there is no displacement, it is already a good outcome and did not mention any further treatment. You mentioned that bone grafting takes about six ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The follow-up time has not yet arrived, so no conclusions can be drawn at this moment. We must wait until that time to perform an X-ray examination.[Read More] Understanding Non-Healing Issues in Orthopedic Recovery: A Patient's Concern
Do Orthopedic Treatments Use Regenerative Membranes Like Dentistry?
Orthopedic treatment inquiries? I would like to ask if orthopedic treatment processes, similar to dentistry, involve the use of products like regenerative membranes?
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The so-called regenerative membrane you mentioned is not clearly defined. If bone regeneration is inadequate, there are certain materials or substances that can enhance the healing process. For example, the recently popular PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) has the ability to promote bo...[Read More] Do Orthopedic Treatments Use Regenerative Membranes Like Dentistry?
Understanding Hereditary Benign Osteochondromas: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Hereditary benign chondroma? I have inherited extra bones from my ancestors, and since childhood, I have had these additional bones. During middle school, I went to Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital for an examination, and the result was "hereditary benign chondroma."...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, if it is an osteochondroma, it generally stops growing after puberty and should not compress nerves. Additionally, the location where osteochondromas grow near the knee joint is not along the path of the nerves. Numbness in the lower limbs is likely related to nerve or blo...[Read More] Understanding Hereditary Benign Osteochondromas: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Understanding Nonunion in Fractures: Causes and Solutions
Nonunion of bone Comminuted fracture of the radial head, treated with plate fixation on May 13. Open reduction and internal fixation with bone grafting performed on October 1. As of December 14, after 75 days, why has it not healed on X-ray?
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Typically, it takes three to six months to observe bone growth, and even six months is not considered too slow.[Read More] Understanding Nonunion in Fractures: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Patellar Pain: Seeking Solutions for Chronic Knee Issues
Patellar tendinopathy Hello doctor, I am a long-term patient suffering from knee pain. I have undergone various treatments with little effect. Since the car accident on December 28, 2014, I have experienced issues. After the accident, there was a small localized hematoma and swel...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If the prominence of the patella affects knee joint function or causes pain, local injection may be considered to see if it improves the condition. Additionally, rehabilitation should be pursued unless it can be proven that the elevated area is indeed the cause of the problem, in...[Read More] Understanding Patellar Pain: Seeking Solutions for Chronic Knee Issues
Understanding Growth Plate Issues: Costs, Growth Potential, and Nutrition Tips
Growth plate issues How much does an X-ray of the growth plates typically cost? Is it true that after growing more than 10 centimeters in a year, it becomes difficult to grow taller? However, I have only grown over 8 centimeters, so do I still have a chance to grow? What should I...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, height is related to genetics, nutrition, sleep, and exercise. If you want to grow taller, there are many aspects you can work on beyond just genetics. Taking X-rays will not make us taller; it only exposes us to a dose of radiation. Regarding diet, balanced nutrition is c...[Read More] Understanding Growth Plate Issues: Costs, Growth Potential, and Nutrition Tips
Can I Resume Intense Workouts After Fibula Fracture Surgery?
Fibular fracture Hello doctor, I have had a fibula fracture in my lower leg and it has been three months since I had a plate and screws placed. Can I engage in intense exercise or weight training now, or do I need to rest for a few more months? Thank you, doctor.
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, it usually takes about six weeks for the bones to begin initial growth, and approximately three months before they can bear weight. However, there are exceptions to every rule. I recommend that you continue to follow up at the clinic for X-rays to monitor the healing proce...[Read More] Can I Resume Intense Workouts After Fibula Fracture Surgery?
Understanding Growth Concerns in Children: When to Seek Medical Advice
Children's height issues? My niece is currently in sixth grade, and she started her menstruation in the first semester of fifth grade. Her parents are of average height, with her father being 165 cm and her mother 155 cm. However, my niece is only 140 cm tall. I'm wonde...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Typically, a girl's height will continue to increase until around the age of 14 or 15. Therefore, it may be beneficial to supplement nutrition and engage in more physical activity to see if she can grow taller. A height of 140 cm is not considered dwarfism. If there are stil...[Read More] Understanding Growth Concerns in Children: When to Seek Medical Advice
Is There Still Hope for Height Growth at Age 22?
Is there still a chance to grow taller at the age of 22? I have searched for a lot of information online but still cannot determine what is true or false, so I would like to ask the doctor. I am a male, and during middle school, I was about 157 cm tall, and in high school, I only...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello! Your height is normal, and you are not ill. By the age of 22, the growth plates in the bones typically close, so you will not grow taller. Dr. Li Wen-Hong, Orthopedics, Changhua Hospital.[Read More] Is There Still Hope for Height Growth at Age 22?
Understanding Recovery from T12 Spine Injury After a Car Accident
Injury to the 12th vertebra of the spine after a car accident? Hello, doctor. I was in a car accident on October 2nd, resulting in a fracture of my T12 vertebra. I have been lying down for an extended period and required surgery, during which 8 steel screws were inserted. I need ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If there is no injury to the spinal nerves and the vertebrae are fractured, healing will occur. After surgery, there may be some soreness, which could lead to a slight hunching of the back. To promote normal bone growth after a fracture, it is important to supplement with calcium...[Read More] Understanding Recovery from T12 Spine Injury After a Car Accident